No. 30213: R590-148. Long-Term Care Insurance Rule

DAR File No.: 30213
Filed: 07/25/2007, 11:18
Received by: NL

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:

Section 31A-2-201 gives the commissioner the authority to write rules to implement the provisions of Title 31A. Section 31A-22-1404 is the specific rulemaking authority in relation to 20 different areas of long-term care, including: definitions; required provisions; continuation and conversion; inflation protection; filing requirements; eligibility standards; disclosure requirements; loss ratio requirements and premium rates; which are all included in this rule.

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 not received any 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 is a major protection to the consumer. The department has incorporated a rate stability requirement approved by the industry through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. As the Utah population ages, we will need better guidance and protections for the aging. This rule will provide better understanding of products being sold. The rule requires better analysis by the producer of the suitability of the product they are selling to an individual. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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]

Authorized by:

Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist