Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-37.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 20, April 3, 2024

Rule 191-37.5 - Policy provisions

(1)Coverage restrictions related to Medicare. Except for permitted preexisting condition clauses as described in paragraphs 37.6(1)"a," 37.7(1)"d," and 37.8(1)"d," no policy or certificate may be advertised, solicited or issued for delivery in this state as a Medicare supplement policy or certificate if such Medicare supplement policy or certificate contains limitations or exclusions on coverage that are more restrictive than those permitted by Medicare.

(2)Waivers of preexisting conditions. No Medicare supplement policy or certificate may use waivers to exclude, limit or reduce coverage or benefits for specifically named or described preexisting diseases or physical conditions.

(3)Duplicate benefits. No Medicare supplement policy or certificate in force in the state shall contain benefits which duplicate benefits provided by Medicare insurance.

(4)Renewal of pre-2006 coverage. Subject to paragraphs 37.6(1) "d,""e," and "g" and 37.7(1)"d" and "e," a Medicare supplement policy or certificate with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs in existence prior to January 1, 2006, shall, at the option of a currently covered individual who does not enroll in Medicare Part D, be renewed for that covered individual.

(5)Coverage of prescription drugs after 2005. A Medicare supplement policy or certificate with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs shall not be issued after December 31, 2005.

(6)Renewal of coverage of prescription drugs after 2005 for enrollees of Part D. After December 31,2005, a Medicare supplement policy or certificate with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs may not be renewed after the covered individual enrolls in Medicare Part D unless:

a. The policy or certificate is modified to eliminate outpatient prescription coverage for expenses of outpatient prescription drugs incurred after the effective date of the covered individual's coverage under a Medicare Part D plan; and

b. Premiums are adjusted to reflect the elimination of outpatient prescription drug coverage at the time of Medicare Part D enrollment, accounting for any claims paid, if applicable.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-37.5

ARC 7964B, lAB 7/15/09, effective 8/19/09

Amended by IAB April 10, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 21, effective 5/15/2019