Alabama Administrative Code
Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Chapter 482-1-091 - LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
Section 482-1-091-.34 - Right To Reduce Coverage And Lower Premiums
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
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(2) The provision shall include a description of the ways in which coverage may be reduced and the process for requesting and implementing a reduction in coverage.
(3) The age to determine the premium for the reduced coverage shall be based on the age used to determine the premiums for the coverage currently in force.
(4) The insurer may limit any reduction in coverage to plans or options available for that policy form and to those for which benefits will be available after consideration of claims paid or payable.
(5) If a policy or certificate is about to lapse, the insurer shall provide a written reminder to the policyholder or certificateholder of his or her right to reduce coverage and premiums in the notice required by Chapter 482-1-091-.07(c).
(6) This rule does not apply to life insurance policies or riders containing accelerated long-term care benefits.
(7) The requirements of this rule shall apply to any long-term care policy issued in this state on or after July 1, 2008.
Author: Commissioner of Insurance
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 27-2-17, 27-19-100, et seq.