33-22-307. Continuity of coverage.
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33-22-307 . Continuity of coverage.
(1)Subject to the requirements of 33-22-305 through 33-22-311 and on the date specified in the policy under which coverage otherwise terminates because of the death of the named insured or for any other reason specified in 33-22-306 , as to covered family members, other than for nonpayment of premium, nonrenewal of the policy, or the expiration of the term for which the policy is issued, a covered person, other than one eligible for medicare or any other similar federal or state disability insurance program, including the spouse and any covered dependent child of the last-named insured or the representative of the child, has the right to continuation of coverage under provisions that, at the option of the carrier, are consistent with:
(a)the continuation of the policy, with the person exercising the right of continuation designated as the named insured;
(b)the issuance of a converted policy with the person exercising the conversion right designated as the named insured; or
(c)both (1)(a) and (1)(b).
(2)When continuation of coverage or conversion is made in the name of the spouse of the named insured, the coverage may, at the option of the spouse, include covered dependent children for whom the spouse has the responsibility for care and support.