Current through 2024-46, November 13, 2024
Section 031-420-5 - Rating standards prior to May 1, 2008A. Prior to May 1, 2008, benefits under long-term care and nursing home care insurance policies shall be deemed reasonable in relation to premiums provided the expected loss ratio is at least 60 percent, calculated in a manner which provides for adequate reserving of the long-term care insurance risk. In evaluating the expected loss ratio, due consideration shall be given to all relevant factors, including: 1. Statistical credibility of incurred claims experience and earned premiums;2. The period for which rates are computed to provide coverage;3. Experienced and projected trends;4. Concentration of experience within early policy duration;5. Expected claim fluctuation;6. Experience refunds, adjustments or dividends;7. Renewability features;8. All appropriate expense factors;10. Experimental nature of the coverage;12. Mix of business by risk classification; and13. Product features such as long elimination periods, high deductibles and high maximum limits.02-031 C.M.R. ch. 420, § 5