Md. Code Regs. 31.14.01.22

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 31.14.01.22 - Replacement Notice

The notice to an applicant regarding replacement of individual long-term care policies or other health insurance referred to in Regulation .06E of this chapter shall read as follows:

NOTICE TO APPLICANT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL LONG-TERM CARE OR HEALTH INSURANCE (Insurance company's name and address) SAVE THIS NOTICE! IT MAY BE IMPORTANT TO YOU IN THE FUTURE.

According to [your application] [information you have furnished], you intend to lapse or otherwise terminate existing long-term care or health insurance and replace it with an individual long-term care insurance policy to be issued by [company name] Insurance Company. Your new policy provides thirty (30) days within which you may decide, without cost, whether you desire to keep the policy. For your own information and protection, you should be aware of and seriously consider certain factors which may affect the insurance protection available to you under the new policy.

You should review this new coverage carefully, comparing it with all long-term care or health insurance coverage you now have, and terminate your present policy only if, after due consideration, you find that purchase of this long-term care coverage is a wise decision.

STATEMENT TO APPLICANT BY AGENT [BROKER OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE]: (Use additional sheets, as necessary.)

I have reviewed your current medical or health insurance coverage. I believe the replacement of insurance involved in this transaction materially improves your position. My conclusion has taken into account the following considerations, which I call to your attention:

1. Health conditions which you may presently have (preexisting conditions), may not be immediately or fully covered under the new policy. This could result in denial or delay in payment of benefits under the new policy, whereas a similar claim might have been payable under your present policy.

2. The law provides that your replacement policy or certificate may not contain new preexisting conditions or probationary periods. The insurer will waive any time periods applicable to preexisting conditions or probationary periods in the new policy (or coverage) for similar benefits to the extent of time elapsed under the original policy or certificate.

3. If you are replacing existing long-term care insurance coverage, you may wish to secure the advice of your present insurer or its agent regarding the proposed replacement of your present policy. This is not only your right, but it is also in your best interest to make sure you understand everything that is involved in replacing your present coverage.

4. If, after you have thought about it, you still wish to terminate your present policy and replace it with new coverage, be certain to truthfully and completely answer all questions on the application concerning your medical health history. Failure to include all material medical information in an application may provide a basis for the company to deny any future claims and to refund your premium as though your policy had never been in force. After the application has been completed and before you sign it, reread it carefully to be certain that all information has been properly recorded.

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(Signature of Agent, Broker or Other Representative)

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[Typed Name and Address of Agent or Broker] The above Notice to Applicant was delivered to me on:

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__________________________________(Applicant's Signature)

Md. Code Regs. 31.14.01.22