No. 38200 (5-year Review): Rule R590-249. Secondary Medical Condition Exclusion

DAR File No.: 38200
Filed: 12/23/2013 04:17:38 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The reference to Subsection 31A-22-613.5(3) in the Authority Section is incorrect. It should read Subsection 31A-22-613.5(2) and will be corrected within the coming month. This subsection authorizes the commissioner to adopt a rule to implement disclosure requirements an provide examples of coverage limitations or exclusions, including a secondary medical condition.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The department has received no written comments regarding this rule in the past five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule needs to continue in force in order to promote informed consumer behavior in the selection of health benefit plans to match their needs.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Insurance
Administration
Room 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

12/23/2013

Authorized by:

Todd Kiser, Commissioner

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