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Title 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE

Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS

§2713-A. Explanation and notice to parent

If the insured is covered as a dependent child, and if the insurer is so requested by a parent of the insured , the insurer shall provide that parent with: [2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

1. Payment or denial of claim. An explanation of the payment or denial of any claim filed on behalf of the insured , except to the extent that the insured has the right to withhold consent and does not affirmatively consent to notifying the parent;

[ 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Change in terms and conditions. An explanation of any proposed change in the terms and conditions of the policy; or

[ 1989, c. 556, Pt. D, §2 (NEW) .]

3. Notice of lapse. Reasonable notice that the policy may lapse, but only if the parent has provided the insurer with the address at which the parent may be notified.

[ 1989, c. 556, Pt. D, §2 (NEW) .]

In addition, any parent who is able to provide the information necessary for the insurer to process a claim must be permitted to authorize the filing of any claims under the policy. [2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 556, §D2 (NEW). 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maine > Title24a > Title24-Ach33sec0 > Title24-Asec2713-A

Title 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE

Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS

§2713-A. Explanation and notice to parent

If the insured is covered as a dependent child, and if the insurer is so requested by a parent of the insured , the insurer shall provide that parent with: [2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

1. Payment or denial of claim. An explanation of the payment or denial of any claim filed on behalf of the insured , except to the extent that the insured has the right to withhold consent and does not affirmatively consent to notifying the parent;

[ 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Change in terms and conditions. An explanation of any proposed change in the terms and conditions of the policy; or

[ 1989, c. 556, Pt. D, §2 (NEW) .]

3. Notice of lapse. Reasonable notice that the policy may lapse, but only if the parent has provided the insurer with the address at which the parent may be notified.

[ 1989, c. 556, Pt. D, §2 (NEW) .]

In addition, any parent who is able to provide the information necessary for the insurer to process a claim must be permitted to authorize the filing of any claims under the policy. [2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 556, §D2 (NEW). 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maine > Title24a > Title24-Ach33sec0 > Title24-Asec2713-A

Title 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE

Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS

§2713-A. Explanation and notice to parent

If the insured is covered as a dependent child, and if the insurer is so requested by a parent of the insured , the insurer shall provide that parent with: [2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

1. Payment or denial of claim. An explanation of the payment or denial of any claim filed on behalf of the insured , except to the extent that the insured has the right to withhold consent and does not affirmatively consent to notifying the parent;

[ 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Change in terms and conditions. An explanation of any proposed change in the terms and conditions of the policy; or

[ 1989, c. 556, Pt. D, §2 (NEW) .]

3. Notice of lapse. Reasonable notice that the policy may lapse, but only if the parent has provided the insurer with the address at which the parent may be notified.

[ 1989, c. 556, Pt. D, §2 (NEW) .]

In addition, any parent who is able to provide the information necessary for the insurer to process a claim must be permitted to authorize the filing of any claims under the policy. [2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 556, §D2 (NEW). 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).