Section 69O-156.019 - Prohibition Against Preexisting Conditions, Waiting Periods, Elimination Periods and Probationary Periods in Replacement Policies or Certificates(1) If a Medicare supplement policy or certificate replaces another Medicare supplement policy or certificate, the replacing issuer shall waive any time periods applicable to preexisting conditions, waiting periods, elimination periods and probationary periods in the new Medicare supplement policy or certificate to the extent such time was spent under the original policy.(2) If a Medicare supplement policy or certificate replaces another Medicare supplement policy or certificate which has been in effect for at least six (6) months, the replacing policy shall not provide any time period applicable to preexisting conditions, waiting periods, elimination periods and probationary periods for benefits similar to those contained in the original policy or certificate.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69O-156.019
Rulemaking Authority 627.674 FS. Law Implemented 627.6741 FS.
New 12-9-90, Formerly 4-51.021, Amended 1-1-92, Formerly 4-156.019.New 12-9-90, Formerly 4-51.021, Amended 1-1-92, Formerly 4-156.019.