211 CMR 38.00 is applicable to any plan contract covering residents of the Commonwealth which is issued or renewed within or without the Commonwealth on or after the effective date of 211 CMR 38.00. A Plan contract that provides health care benefits and that was issued before the effective date of 211 CMR 38.00 shall be brought into compliance with 211 CMR 38.00 by:
211 CMR, § 38.09