Md. Code Regs. 31.10.06.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 31.10.06.12 - Permitted Compensation Arrangements

A. An issuer or other entity may provide commission or other compensation to an agent or other representative for the sale of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate only if the first year commission or other first year compensation is not more than 200 percent of the commission or other compensation paid for selling or servicing the policy or certificate in the second year or period.

B. The commission or other compensation provided in subsequent renewal years shall be the same as that provided in the second year or period and shall be provided for not fewer than 5 renewal years.

C. If an existing Medicare supplement policy or certificate is replaced, an issuer or other entity may not provide compensation to its agents or other producers and an agent or producer may not receive compensation greater than the renewal compensation payable by the replacing issuer on renewal policies or certificates.

D. For purposes of this regulation, "compensation" includes pecuniary or nonpecuniary remuneration of any kind relating to the sale or renewal of the policy or certificate including bonuses, gifts, prizes, awards, and finders fees.

Md. Code Regs. 31.10.06.12

Regulations .12 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 14, 1992 (19:16 Md. R. 1466); adopted permanently effective August 3, 1992 (19:15 Md. R. 1389)