Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-128-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 482-1-128-.10 - Effective Date For Existing Contracts

(1) A contract that provides health care benefits and that was issued before the effective date of this chapter shall be brought into compliance with this chapter by either of the following:

(a) The later of:

1. The next anniversary date or renewal date of the contract.

2. Twelve (12) months following [the date this chapter is adopted].

(b) The expiration of any applicable collectively bargained contract pursuant to which it was written.

(2) For the transition period between the adoption of this chapter and the timeframe for which plans are to be in compliance pursuant to Paragraph (1), a plan that is subject to the prior COB requirements shall not be considered a noncomplying plan by a plan subject to the new COB requirements and if there is a conflict between the prior COB requirements under the prior chapter and the new COB requirements under this chapter, the prior COB requirements shall apply. Likewise, a contract that elects to come into compliance with this new chapter prior to the effective date stated in Paragraph (a) shall not be considered a noncomplying contract.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-128-.10

New Rule: April 20, 2007; effective May 1, 2007. Filed with LRS April 20, 2007. Rule is not subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Author: Commissioner of Insurance

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 27-2-17.