31A-22-1405. Restrictions on terms of coverage.
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31A-22-1405. Restrictions on terms of coverage.
No long-term care insurance policy may:
(1)be canceled, nonrenewed, or otherwise terminated on the grounds of the age or the deterioration of the mental or physical health of the insured individual or certificate holder;
(2)contain a provision establishing a new waiting period in the event existing coverage is converted to or replaced by a new or other form within the same company, except with respect to an increase in benefits voluntarily selected by the insured individual or group policyholder; or
(3)provide coverage for skilled nursing care only or provide significantly more coverage for skilled care in a facility than coverage for lower levels of care.
Enacted by Chapter 243 , 1991 General Session