New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 13 - INSURANCE
Chapter 10 - HEALTH INSURANCE
Part 15 - LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
Section 13.10.15.32 - LOSS RATIO

Universal Citation: 13 NM Admin Code 13.10.15.32

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

This section does not apply to policies or certificates providing nonforfeiture benefits in accordance with Subsection C of 13.10.15.43 NMAC based on acceptance of the offer of non-forfeiture benefits required by Subsection A of 13.10.15.43 NMAC. This section shall not apply to long-term care insurance policies or certificates covered by 13.10.15.20 and 13.10.15.33 NMAC.

A. Effective January 1, 1999, benefits under long-term care insurance policies shall be deemed reasonable in relation to premiums, provided the expected lifetime loss ratio and future expected loss ratio is at least sixty-five percent (65%), 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;

(9) interest;

(10) experimental nature of the coverage;

(11) policy reserves;

(12) mix of business by risk classification; and

(13) product features such as long elimination periods, high deductibles and high maximum limits.

B. Issuers of a life insurance policy that funds long-term care benefits are exempted from the requirements of Subsection A of 13.10.15.32 NMAC if they comply with the requirements of 13.10.15.35 NMAC.

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