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Statutes > Virginia > Title-38-2 > Chapter-52 > 38-2-5210§ 38.2-5210. Nonforfeiture benefit.
A long-term care insurance policy or certificate shall not be delivered orissued for delivery in this Commonwealth unless the policyholder orcertificateholder has been offered the option of purchasing a policyincluding a nonforfeiture benefit, as provided in regulations promulgated bythe Commission. The offer of a nonforfeiture benefit may be in the form of arider that is attached to the policy or certificate. If the policyholder orcertificateholder declines the nonforfeiture benefit, the insurer shallprovide a contingent benefit upon lapse that shall be available for aspecified period of time following a substantial increase in premium rates.
(2000, c. 559.)
