Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 284. Insurance Commissioner, Office of |
Chapter 284-54. Long-term care insurance rules. |
Section 284-54-180. Reduction of coverage.
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- Effective January 1, 1996, every person purchasing a long-term care insurance contract in this state shall have the right to reduce the benefits of a long-term care contract without providing evidence of insurability. Such a reduction may include, for example, changes which result in a contract with a longer elimination period, a lower daily benefit, or a shorter benefit period: Provided, however, That an insurer shall not reduce benefits to a level below the minimum level which has been approved by the commissioner on the date the reduction of coverage is requested.