Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-2 - RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Subject 120-2-48 - GROUP COORDINATION OF BENEFITS
Rule 120-2-48-.02 - Purpose and Applicability

(a) Permit, but not require, plans to include a coordination of benefits (COB) provision;

(b) Establish an order in which plans pay their claims;

(c) Provide the authority for the orderly transfer of information needed to pay claims promptly;

(d) Reduce duplication of benefits by permitting a reduction of the benefits paid by a plan when the plan, pursuant to rules established by this Regulation, does not have to pay its benefits first;

(e) Reduce claims payments delays; and

(f) Make all contracts that contain a COB provision consistent with this Regulation.