53-6-804. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) Rulemaking and certification of policies by commissioner and department. (1) The commissioner and the department may by rule adopt requirements for certification of long-term care insurance policies and certificates. These requirements may include but are not limited to:
     (a) minimum levels and durations of benefits;
     (b) mandatory inflation protection;
     (c) mandatory home and community care coverage;
     (d) case management; and
     (e) procedures for the insured to appeal a denial of benefits.
     (2) The commissioner and the department shall review long-term care insurance policies and certificates to determine whether policies and certificates meet the requirements for certification pursuant to this section.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 195, L. 1997.