Virginia Administrative Code
Title 14 - INSURANCE
Agency 5 - STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION, BUREAU OF INSURANCE
Chapter 141 - RULES GOVERNING ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS EXCEPTED BENEFITS POLICIES; SHORT-TERM LIMITED DURATION INSURANCE
Section 14VAC5-141-40 - Prohibitions, limitations and disclosures

A. No excepted benefits policy or short-term limited-duration insurance policy may be advertised, offered for sale, or sold as minimum essential coverage.

B. A policy shall not have a waiting period that exceeds 30 days, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

C. If a policy contains a preexisting condition exclusion, it shall conform to the requirements included in the definition of "preexisting condition" in this chapter, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

D. Any limit or reduction of coverage or benefits for specifically named or described preexisting conditions that goes beyond the limitations in subsection C of this section or extrahazardous activity that is a condition of issuance, renewal, or reinstatement requires a signed acceptance by the policyholder and shall be attached to the policy.

E. Except for riders or endorsements by which the insurer fulfills a request made in writing by the policyholder, an insurer shall not reduce or eliminate benefits or coverage except at reinstatement or renewal. After the date of policy issue and during the policy term, any rider or endorsement that increases benefits or coverage with an increase in premium shall be agreed to in writing by the policyholder, except if the increased benefits or coverage is required by law.