R590-131-2. Purpose and Applicability

A. The purpose of this rule is to:

1. establish a uniform order of benefit determination under which plans pay coordination of benefit claims;

2. reduce duplication of benefits by permitting a reduction of the benefits paid by a plan when the plan, pursuant to this rule, does not have to pay its benefits first; and

3. provide greater efficiency in the processing of claims when a person is covered under more than one plan.

B. This rule applies to all accident and health insurance plans issued on or after the effective date of this rule.