Section 16-12-8.3 - Notice requirements(a) As soon as practicable, but no later than thirty days prior to the annual effective date of any Medicare benefit changes, an issuer shall notify its policyholders and certificate holders of modifications it has made to Medicare supplement insurance policies or certificates in a format acceptable to the commissioner. The notice shall:(1) Include a description of revisions to the Medicare program and a description of each modification made to the coverage provided under the Medicare supplement policy or certificate; and(2) Inform each policyholder or certificate holder as to when any premium adjustment is to be made due to changes in Medicare.(b) The notice of benefit modifications and any premium adjustments shall be in outline form and in clear and simple terms so as to facilitate comprehension.(c) The notices shall not contain or be accompanied by any solicitation.(d) Issuers shall comply with any notice requirements of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003.[Eff and comp 10/28/89; am and comp 12/27/90; am and comp 9/3/92; am and comp 7/6/99; comp 10/15/01; comp 12/9/02; am and comp 10/8/05; comp 9/25/09] (Auth: HRS §§ 431:2-201, 431:10A-304, 431:10A-305, 431:10A-307) (Imp: HRS §§ 431:2-201, 431:10A-305, 431:10A-307)