760 IAC 3-4-1 Policy provisions

Sec. 1. (a) Except for permitted preexisting condition clauses as described in 760 IAC 3-5-1(b)(1)(A), 760 IAC 3-5-1(b)(1)(B), and 760 IAC 3-6-1(b), no policy or certificate shall 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) Subject to 760 IAC 3-5-1(b)(3) through 760 IAC 3-5-1(b)(7), 760 IAC 3-5-1(b)(9), 760 IAC 3-6-1(b)(3), and 760 IAC 3-6-1(b)(4), a Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs in existence before January 1, 2006, shall be renewed for current policyholders who do not enroll in Part D at the option of the policyholder. (e) A Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs shall not be issued after December 31, 2005. (f) 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 unless: (1) 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 Part D plan; and (2) 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. (g) A Medicare Advantage supplemental plan must comply with the Medicare Supplement requirements of Section 1882(6) of the Social Security Act.