Sec. 3903.
(1) Group long-term care insurance coverage shall not be offered to a resident of this state under a group certificate issued in another state to a group described in section 3901(c)(iv), unless this state or another state which the commissioner determines has and enforces statutory and regulatory long-term care insurance requirements substantially similar to those adopted in this state has made a determination that those requirements have been met.
(2) Before advertising, marketing, or offering a group long-term care insurance certificate within this state to a group described in section 3901(c)(iii), the group or the insurer shall file evidence with the commissioner that the group meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Consists of at least 100 members.
(b) Has been in active existence for at least 1 year.
(c) Holds regular meetings at least annually.
(d) Except for credit unions, the group collects dues or solicits contributions from members.
(e) The members have voting privileges and representation on the governing board and committees.
(f) Has been organized and maintained in good faith for purposes other than obtaining insurance unless the commissioner waives this requirement.
(3) Thirty days after making the filing under this section, the group described in section 3901(c)(iii) shall be considered to satisfy subsection (2) organizational requirements, unless the commissioner makes a finding that the group does not satisfy those organizational requirements.
History: Add. 1992, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1992 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-39 - Chapter 39 Long-Term Care Insurance (500.3901...500.3955)
Section 500.3901 - Long-Term Care Insurance; Definitions.
Section 500.3902 - Offer of Long-Term Care Coverage by Subsidiary of Health Care Corporation.
Section 500.3908 - Long-Term Care Partnership Program Policy; Conversion or Replacement.
Section 500.3911 - Preexisting Condition; Limitation Period; Definition.
Section 500.3913 - Home Health Care Benefits.
Section 500.3915 - Certain Conditions Prohibited.
Section 500.3919 - Institutionalization; Extension of Benefits; Limitations.
Section 500.3929 - Increasing Premiums Prohibited; Conditions.
Section 500.3933 - Summary of Coverage.
Section 500.3935 - Statement Relating to Request for Additional Information.
Section 500.3937 - Shopper's Guide; Format; Providing to Applicants; Exception.
Section 500.3941 - Advertising; Filing Copy With Commissioner.
Section 500.3942a - Reporting Requirements; Agent Activities; Preparation of Report.
Section 500.3943 - Right to Return Policy; Notice; “Direct Response Solicitation” Defined.
Section 500.3945 - Violation; Penalty.
Section 500.3949 - Life and Long-Term Care Benefits; Marketing; Compliance.
Section 500.3953 - Disclosure Statement.
Section 500.3955 - Compliance With Chapter and Applicable Laws.