DAR File No. 41441

Insurance, Administration

Rule R590-146

Medicare Supplement Insurance Standards

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 41441
Filed: 04/04/2017 12:59:44 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:

Section 31A-22-620 requires 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:

The department has received no written comments regarding this rule during the past five years.

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 consumer protection and guidelines for Medicare Supplement plans sold in Utah. 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. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Insurance
Administration
Room 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Steve Gooch at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Effective:

04/04/2017

Authorized by:

Steve Gooch, Information Specialist