Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Also in subsection (d) of this section, the reference to the "succeeding carrier"
is substituted for the former reference to the "replacing insurer" for
consistency within this subtitle. See § 15-909 of this subtitle.

Defined terms: "Agent" § 1-101
"Carrier" § 15-901
"Certificate" § 15-901
"Medicare supplement policy" § 15-901

15-923. REVIEW OF POLICY ADVERTISEMENTS.

EACH CARRIER THAT OFFERS A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICY IN THE
STATE SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF ANY MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
THAT THE CARRIER INTENDS TO USE IN THE STATE WHETHER THROUGH A
WRITTEN, RADIO, OR TELEVISION MEDIUM TO THE COMMISSIONER FOR REVIEW AT
LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE CARRIER USES THE ADVERTISEMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 468DC.

The reference to a "carrier that offers a Medicare supplement policy" is
substituted for the former reference to an "insurer providing Medicare
supplement insurance or benefits" for clarity and consistency throughout this
subtitle.

Defined terms: "Carrier" § 15-901
"Commissioner" § 1-101
"Medicare supplement policy" § 15-901

15-924. SOLICITATIONS OF SALES OF HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO INDIVIDUALS
ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE.

(A) IN GENERAL.

SOLICITATION OF THE SALE OF A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY PROPOSED TO
BE ISSUED TO AN INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE MAY BE MADE ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION AND § 15-925 OF THIS SUBTITLE.

(B) REQUIRED QUESTIONS.

(1) WHEN SOLICITING THE SALE OF A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY TO
AN INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE, A CARRIER OR AGENT SHALL ASK THE
INDIVIDUAL WHETHER THE INDIVIDUAL:

(I) IS ALREADY COVERED BY AN EXISTING MEDICARE
SUPPLEMENT POLICY; AND

(II) IS ENTITLED TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.

(2) THE CARRIER OR AGENT SHALL OBTAIN A WRITTEN STATEMENT
FROM THE INDIVIDUAL THAT VERIFIES THE INDIVIDUAL'S INFORMATION
PROVIDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION.

(C) PROHIBITED ACTS.

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