New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 13 - INSURANCE
Chapter 10 - HEALTH INSURANCE
Part 25 - MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE MINIMUM STANDARDS
Section 13.10.25.9 - PROHIBITED POLICY PROVISIONS

Universal Citation: 13 NM Admin Code 13.10.25.9

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

A. Except for permitted preexisting condition clauses as described in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 13.10.25.10 NMAC, Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 13.10.25.11 NMAC, and Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 13.10.25.13 NMAC, no policy or certificate may be advertised, solicited or issued for delivery in this state as a Medicare Supplement policy if the policy or certificate contains limitations or exclusions on coverage that are more restrictive than those of Medicare.

B. No Medicare Supplement policy or certificate may use waivers to exclude, limit or reduce coverage or benefits for specifically named or described preexisting diseases or physical conditions.

C. No Medicare Supplement policy or certificate in force in the state shall contain benefits that duplicate benefits provided by Medicare.

D. Outpatient prescription drugs:

(1) Subject to Paragraphs (4) of Subsection A and Subsection B of 13.10.25.10 NMAC and Paragraphs (4) of Subsection A and Subsection B of 13.10.25.11 NMAC, a Medicare Supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs in existence prior to January 1, 2006 shall be renewed for current policyholders who do not enroll in Medicare Part D at the option of the policyholder.

(2) A Medicare Supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs shall not be issued after December 31, 2005.

(3) After December 31, 2005, a Medicare Supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs may not be renewed after the policyholder enrolls in Medicare Part D at the option of the policyholder unless:
(a) The policy is modified to eliminate outpatient prescription coverage for expenses of outpatient prescription drugs incurred after the effective date of the individual's coverage under a Medicare Part D plan and;

(b) Premiums are adjusted to reflect the elimination of outpatient prescription drug coverage at the time of Medicare Part D enrollment, accounting for any claims paid, if applicable.

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