Insurance, Administration

Rule R590-146

Medicare Supplement Insurance Standards

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36036
Filed: 04/05/2012 03:28:53 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is issued pursuant to the authority vested in the commissioner under Section 31A-22-620 requiring the commissioner to adopt rules to establish minimum standards for individual and group Medicare supplement insurance.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Two amendments and two nonsubstantive changes were made to this rule in the past five years. Comments were received approving the changes and a couple of comments were received suggesting nonsubstantive changes, which were made.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule provides guidelines for Medicare Supplement plans sold in our state. It ensures that the various plans are the same from company to company. This allows consumers to decide on the type of plan they want and then base their purchase on price and service. This rule provides consumer protection. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at jwhitby@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist

Effective:

04/05/2012