Code of Massachusetts Regulations
211 CMR - DIVISION OF INSURANCE
Title 211 CMR 71.00 - Medicare Supplement Insurance To Facilitate The Implementation Of M.G.L. c. 176k And Section 1882 Of The Federal Social Security Act
Section 71.04 - Readability Standards
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The text of all Policy forms not exempted under M.G.L. c. 175, § 2B must meet the requirements of M.G.L. c. 175, § 2B, including a minimum Flesch readability score of 50. All forms shall be written in clear and understandable English. When possible, technical terms must be avoided. If a technical term cannot be avoided, it must be defined at least one time.
(2) The text of all riders and endorsements to be used with such Policy forms shall separately achieve a Flesch score of 50 or higher. If such a form fails to meet this standard, an explanation must be given of why this standard cannot be met and the certification made pursuant to 211 CMR 71.12(8)(n) must indicate that such form, in conjunction with any other form or combinations of forms to which it will be attached, will achieve a score of 50 or higher.
