33-22-1119. Right to return policy -- free look -- refunds upon denial of application. (1) A long-term care insurance applicant and insured has the right to return the policy within 30 days of the policy's delivery and to have the premium refunded if, after examination of the policy, the applicant or insured is not satisfied for any reason. A long-term care insurance policy must have a notice prominently printed on the first page of the policy or attached to the policy stating that the applicant or insured has the right to return the policy within 30 days of the policy's delivery and to have the premium refunded if, after examination of the policy, other than a certificate issued to a group defined in 33-22-1107(5)(a), the applicant or insured is not satisfied for any reason.
     (2) An applicant or a person insured under a long-term care insurance policy issued pursuant to a direct response solicitation has the right to return the policy within 30 days of its delivery and to have the premium refunded if, after examination of the policy, the applicant or the insured is not satisfied for any reason. A long-term care insurance policy issued pursuant to a direct response solicitation must have a notice prominently printed on the first page or attached to it stating that the applicant or the insured has the right to return the policy within 30 days of its delivery and to have the premium refunded if, after examination of the policy, the applicant or the insured is not satisfied for any reason.
     (3) If the application of a person for long-term care insurance is denied, any refund due the person must be refunded within 30 days of the denial or return of the application.

     History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 355, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 240, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 32, L. 2007.