D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-A2227

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 26-A2227 - PROHIBITION AGAINST PREEXISTING CONDITIONS, WAITING PERIODS, ELIMINATION PERIODS AND PROBATIONARY PERIODS IN REPLACEMENT POLICIES OR CERTIFICATES

2227.1

If a Medicare supplement policy or certificate replaces another Medicare supplement policy or certificate, the replacing issuer shall waive any time periods applicable to preexisting conditions, waiting periods, elimination periods and probationary periods in the new Medicare supplement policy or certificate for similar benefits to the extent such time was spent under the original policy.

2227.2

If a Medicare supplement policy or certificate replaces another Medicare supplement policy or certificate which has been in effect for at least six (6) months, the replacing policy shall not provide any time period applicable to preexisting conditions, waiting periods, elimination periods and probationary periods for benefits its similar to those contained in the original policy or certificate.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 26, r. 26-A2227

Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 10175 (December 17, 1999); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4166 (May 30, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 5882 (July 25, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 2955(April 14, 2006)