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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2703. Scope, format of policy

§2703. Scope, format of policy
No policy of health insurance shall be delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this State unless it otherwise complies with this Title, and complies with the following:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
1.
The entire money and other considerations therefore shall be expressed therein;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
The time when the insurance takes effect and terminates shall be expressed therein;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
3.
It shall purport to insure only one person, except that a policy may insure, originally or by subsequent amendment, upon the application of an adult member of a family, who shall be deemed the policyholder, any 2 or more eligible members of that family, including husband, wife, dependent children or any children under a specified age which shall not exceed 23 years and any other person dependent upon the policyholder;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
4.
The style, arrangement and overall appearance of the policy shall give no undue prominence to any portion of the text, and every printed portion of the text of the policy and of any endorsements or attached papers shall be plainly printed in light-faced type of a style in general use, the size of which shall be uniform and not less than ten-point with a lower case unspaced alphabet length not less than one hundred and twenty-point; the "text" shall include all printed matter except the name and address of the insurer, name or title of the policy, the brief description, if any, and captions and subcaptions;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
5.
The exceptions and reductions of indemnity shall be set forth in the policy and, other than those contained in sections 2705 to 2729, shall be printed, at the insurer's option, either included with the benefit provision to which they apply, or under an appropriate caption such as "Exceptions", or "Exceptions and Reductions", except that if an exception or reduction specifically applies only to a particular benefit of the policy, a statement of such exception or reduction shall be included with the benefit provision to which it applies;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
6.
Each such form, including riders and endorsements, shall be identified by a form number in the lower left-hand corner of the first page thereof; and
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
7.
The policy shall contain no provision purporting to make any portion of the charter, rules, constitution or bylaws of the insurer a part of the policy unless such portion is set forth in full in the policy, except in the case of the incorporation of, or reference to, a statement of rates or classification of risks, or short-rate table filed with the superintendent.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2704. Required provisions; captions -- omissions -- substitutions

§2704. Required provisions; captions -- omissions -- substitutions
1.
Except as provided in subsection 2, each such policy delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this State shall contain the provisions specified in sections 2705 to 2716, in the words in which the same appear; except that the insurer may, at its option, substitute for one or more of such provisions corresponding provisions of different wording approved by the superintendent which are in each instance not less favorable in any respect to the insured or the beneficiary. Each such provision shall be preceded individually by the applicable caption shown, or, at the option of the insurer, by such appropriate individual or group captions or subcaptions as the superintendent may approve.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
2.
If any such provision is in whole or in part inapplicable to or inconsistent with the coverage provided by a particular form of policy, the insurer, with the approval of the superintendent, shall omit from such policy any inapplicable provision or part of a provision, and shall modify any inconsistent provision or part of a provision in such manner as to make the provision as contained in the policy consistent with the coverage provided by the policy.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2705. Entire contract -- changes

§2705. Entire contract -- changes
There shall be a provision as follows:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
Entire contract; changes: This policy, including the endorsements and the attached papers, if any, constitutes the entire contract of insurance. No change in this policy shall be valid until approved by an executive officer of the insurer and unless such approval be endorsed hereon or attached hereto. No agent has authority to change this policy or to waive any of its provisions.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2706. Time limit on certain defenses

§2706. Time limit on certain defenses
There shall be a provision as follows:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
Time limit on certain defenses: (a) After 3 years from the date of issue of this policy no misstatements, except fraudulent misstatements, made by the applicant in the application for such policy shall be used to void the policy or to deny a claim for loss incurred or disability, as defined in the policy, commencing after the expiration of such 3-year period.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
1.
The foregoing policy provision shall not be so construed as to affect any legal requirement for avoidance of a policy or denial of a claim during such initial 3-year period, nor to limit the application of sections 2717 through 2723 in the event of misstatement with respect to age or occupation or other insurance.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
A policy which the insured has the right to continue in force subject to its terms by the timely payment of premium 1 until at least age 50 or, 2 in the case of a policy issued after age 44, for at least 5 years from its date of issue, may contain in lieu of the foregoing the following provision, from which the clause in parentheses may be omitted at the insurer's option, under the caption "Incontestable:"
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
After this policy has been in force for a period of 3 years during the lifetime of the insured (excluding any period during which the insured is disabled), it shall become incontestable as to the statements contained in the application.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
(b) No claim for loss incurred or disability, as defined in the policy, commencing after 3 years from the date of issue of this policy shall be reduced or denied on the ground that a disease or physical condition not excluded from coverage by name or specific description effective on the date of loss had existed prior to the effective date of coverage of this policy.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2707. Grace period

§2707. Grace period
There shall be a provision as follows:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
A grace period of . . . . ., insert a number not less than "7" for weekly premium policies, "10" for monthly premium policies and "31" for all other policies, days will be granted for the payment of each premium falling due after the first premium, during which grace period the policy shall continue in force.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
A policy in which the insurer reserves the right to refuse any renewal shall have, at the beginning of the above provision:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
Unless not less than 30 days prior to the premium due date the insurer has delivered to the insured or has mailed to the insured's last address as shown by the records of the company written notice of its intention not to renew this policy beyond the period for which the premium has been accepted.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §237 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §237 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2707-A. Notification prior to cancellation; restrictions on lapse or termination due to cognitive impairment or functional incapacity

§2707-A. Notification prior to cancellation; restrictions on lapse or termination due to cognitive impairment or functional incapacity
An insurer shall provide for notification of the insured person and another person, if designated by the insured, prior to cancellation of a health insurance policy for nonpayment of premium.   [PL 2011, c. 123, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 123, §5 (AFF).]
Within 90 days after cancellation due to nonpayment of premium, a policyholder, a person authorized to act on behalf of the policyholder or a dependent of the policyholder covered under a health insurance policy or certificate may request reinstatement on the basis that the loss of coverage was the result of the policyholder's cognitive impairment or functional incapacity. An insurer may require a medical demonstration that the policyholder suffered from cognitive impairment or functional incapacity at the time of cancellation. If the medical demonstration is waived or substantiates the existence of a cognitive impairment or functional incapacity at the time of policy cancellation to the satisfaction of the insurer, the policy must be reinstated. The medical demonstration may be at the expense of the policyholder.   [PL 2011, c. 123, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 123, §5 (AFF).]
A policy reinstated pursuant to this section must cover any loss or claim occurring from the date of the cancellation. Within 15 days after request from an insurer, a policyholder of a policy reinstated pursuant to this section shall pay any unpaid premium from the date of the last premium payment at the rate that would have been in effect had the policy remained in force. If the premium is not paid as required, the policy may not be reinstated and the insurer is not responsible for claims incurred after the initial date of cancellation. If an insurer denies a request for reinstatement, the insurer shall notify the policyholder that the policyholder may request a hearing before the superintendent.   [PL 2011, c. 123, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 123, §5 (AFF).]
The superintendent may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this section. The rules may include, but are not limited to, definitions, minimum disclosure requirements, notice provisions and the right of reinstatement. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 123, §2 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 123, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 835, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 123, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 123, §5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2708. Reinstatement

§2708. Reinstatement
1.
There shall be a provision as follows:
Reinstatement: If any renewal premium be not paid within the time granted the insured for payment, a subsequent acceptance of premium by the insurer or by any agent duly authorized by the insurer to accept such premium, without requiring in connection therewith an application for reinstatement, shall reinstate the policy; provided, however, that if the insurer or such agent requires an application for reinstatement and issues a conditional receipt for the premium tendered, the policy will be reinstated upon approval of such application by the insurer or, lacking such approval, upon the 45th day following the date of such conditional receipt unless the insurer has previously notified the insured in writing of its disapproval of such application. The reinstated policy shall cover only loss resulting from such accidental injury as may be sustained after the date of reinstatement and loss due to such sickness as may begin more than ten days after such date. In all other respects the insured and insurer shall have the same rights thereunder as they had under the policy immediately before the due date of the defaulted premium, subject to any provisions endorsed herein or attached hereto in connection with the reinstatement. Any premium accepted in connection with a reinstatement shall be applied to a period for which premium has not been previously paid, but not to any period more than 60 days prior to the date of reinstatement.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
The last sentence of the above provision may be omitted from any policy which the insured has the right to continue in force subject to its terms by the timely payment of premiums
A. Until at least age 50, or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
B. In the case of a policy issued after age 44, for at least 5 years from its date of issue.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2709. Notice of claim

§2709. Notice of claim
1.
There shall be a provision as follows:
Notice of claim: Written notice of claim must be given to the insurer within 20 days after the occurrence or commencement of any loss covered by the policy, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible. Notice given by or on behalf of the insured or the beneficiary to the insurer at (insert the location of such office as the insurer may designate for the purpose), or to any authorized agent of the insurer, with information sufficient to identify the insured, shall be deemed notice to the insurer.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
In a policy providing a loss-of-time benefit that may be payable for at least 2 years, an insurer may at its option insert the following between the first and 2nd sentence of the above provision:
Subject to the qualifications set forth below, if the insured suffers loss of time on account of disability for which indemnity may be payable for at least 2 years, the insured shall, at least once in every 6 months after having given notice of the claim, give to the insurer notice of continuance of such disability, except in the event of legal incapacity. The period of 6 months following any filing of proof by the insured or any payment by the insurer on account of such claim or any denial of liability in whole or in part by the insurer must be excluded in applying this provision. Delay in the giving of such notice does not impair the insured's right to any indemnity that would otherwise have accrued during the period of 6 months preceding the date on which such notice is actually given.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §238 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §238 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2710. Claim forms

§2710. Claim forms
There shall be a provision as follows:
Claim forms: The insurer, upon receipt of a notice of claim, will furnish to the claimant such forms as are usually furnished by it for filing proofs of loss. If such forms are not furnished within 15 days after the giving of such notice the claimant shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of this policy as to proof of loss upon submitting, within the time fixed in the policy for filing proofs of loss, written proof covering the occurrence, the character and the extent of the loss for which claim is made.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2711. Proofs of loss

§2711. Proofs of loss
There shall be a provision as follows:
Proofs of loss: Written proof of loss must be furnished to the insurer at its said office in case of claim for loss for which this policy provides any periodic payment contingent upon continuing loss within 90 days after the termination of the period for which the insurer is liable and in case of claim for any other loss within 90 days after the date of such loss. Failure to furnish such proof within the time required shall not invalidate nor reduce any claim if it was not reasonably possible to give proof within such time, provided such proof is furnished as soon as reasonably possible and in no event, except in the absence of legal capacity, later than one year from the time proof is otherwise required.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2712. Time of payment of claims

§2712. Time of payment of claims
There shall be a provision as follows:
Time of payment of claims: Indemnities payable under this policy for any loss other than loss for which this policy provides any periodic payment, will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof of such loss. Subject to due written proof of loss, all accrued indemnities for loss for which this policy provides periodic payment will be paid (insert period for payment which must not be less frequently than monthly) and any balance remaining unpaid upon the termination of liability will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2713. Payment of claims

§2713. Payment of claims
1.
There shall be a provision as follows:
Payment of claims: Indemnity for loss of life will be payable in accordance with the beneficiary designation and the provisions respecting such payment which may be prescribed herein and effective at the time of payment. If no such designation or provision is then effective, such indemnity shall be payable to the estate of the insured. Any other accrued indemnities unpaid at the insured's death may, at the option of the company, be paid either to such beneficiary or to such estate. All other indemnities will be payable to the insured.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
The following provisions, or either of them, may be included with the foregoing provision at the option of the insurer:
A. "If any indemnity of this policy shall be payable to the estate of the insured, or to an insured or beneficiary who is a minor or otherwise not competent to give a valid release, the insurer may pay such indemnity, up to an amount not exceeding $ (insert an amount which shall not exceed $1,000), to any relative by blood or connection by marriage of the insured or beneficiary who is deemed by the insurer to be equitably entitled thereto. Any payment made by the insurer in good faith pursuant to this provision shall fully discharge the insurer to the extent of such payment.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
B. Subject to any written direction of the insured in the application or otherwise all or a portion of any indemnities provided by this policy on account of hospital, nursing, medical or surgical services may, at the insurer's option and unless the insured requests otherwise in writing not later than the time of filing proofs of such loss, be paid directly to the hospital or person rendering such services; but it is not required that the service be rendered by a particular hospital or person. Nothing in this provision prohibits an insurer from providing an incentive for insureds to use the services of a particular provider.   [PL 1985, c. 704, §5 (AMD).]
[PL 1985, c. 704, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 704, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2713-A. Explanation and notice to parent

§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:   [PL 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;
[PL 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
[PL 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.
[PL 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.   [PL 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 556, §D2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 244, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2714. Physical examination, autopsy

§2714. Physical examination, autopsy
There shall be a provision as follows:
Physical examination and autopsy: The insurer at its own expense shall have the right and opportunity to examine the person of the insured when and as often as it may reasonably require during the pendency of a claim hereunder and to make an autopsy in case of death where it is not forbidden by law.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2715. Legal actions

§2715. Legal actions
There shall be a provision as follows:
Legal actions: No action at law or in equity shall be brought to recover on this policy prior to the expiration of sixty days after written proof of loss has been furnished in accordance with the requirements of this policy. No such action shall be brought after the expiration of 3 years after the time written proof of loss is required to be furnished.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2716. Change of beneficiary

§2716. Change of beneficiary
1.
There shall be a provision as follows:
Change of beneficiary: Unless the insured makes an irrevocable designation of beneficiary, the right to change the beneficiary is reserved to the insured and the consent of the beneficiary or beneficiaries shall not be requisite to surrender or assignment of this policy or to any change of beneficiary or beneficiaries, or to any other changes in this policy.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
The first clause of the above provision relating to the irrevocable designation of beneficiary may be omitted at the insurer's option.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2717. Right to examine and return policy

§2717. Right to examine and return policy
1.
Except as to nonrenewable accident policies and individual credit health insurance policies, every individual health insurance policy shall contain a provision therein or in a separate rider attached thereto when delivered, stating in substance that the person to whom the policy is issued shall be permitted to return the policy within 10 days of its delivery to such person and to have a refund of the premium paid if after examination of the policy the purchaser is not satisfied with it for any reason. The provision shall be set forth in the policy under an appropriate caption, and if not so printed on the face page of the policy adequate notice of the provision shall be printed or stamped conspicuously on the face page.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
The policy may be so returned to the insurer at its home or branch office to the agent through whom it was applied for, and thereupon shall be void as from the beginning and as if the policy had not been issued.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2717-A. Disability benefit offsets

§2717-A. Disability benefit offsets
1.  Disclosure to applicants.
At or before the time of application for any policy subject to this chapter that provides disability income benefits, the insurer shall provide the applicant with a clear and conspicuous written notice, on the application form or in a separate document, that accurately explains to the applicant all types of other sources of income that may result in a reduction of the benefits payable under the policy.
[PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Recovery of disability benefit overpayments.
For claims filed after January 1, 2006, an insurer that is entitled to reduce disability income benefit payments when the insured receives income from other sources and that is entitled to recover overpayments through offsets against current payments to the insured may not recover such overpayments at a rate greater than 20% of the net benefit per benefit payment period unless:
A. For policies applied for after September 13, 2003, the insurer has complied with the requirements of subsection 1;   [PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (NEW).]
B. The insurer effects the offset of benefits within 60 days of notice to the insurer, or such later date as the insurer begins paying benefits to the insured, that the insured is receiving or is entitled to receive income that may result in a reduction of benefits payable under the policy;   [PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (NEW).]
C. The overpayment did not result from the insurer's miscalculation of benefit reductions or the insurer's miscalculation of benefits payable under the policy; and   [PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (NEW).]
D. The insurer provided the insured with clear and conspicuous written notice that accurately explains to the insured all types of other sources of income that may result in a reduction of the benefits payable under the policy within 30 days of the date a claim for disability benefits was filed.   [PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 321, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 42, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2718. Optional policy provisions

§2718. Optional policy provisions
Except as provided in section 2704, subsection 2, no such policy delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this State shall contain provisions respecting the matters set forth in sections 2719 to 2728, unless such provisions are in the words in which the same appear in the applicable section, except that the insurer may, at its option, use in lieu of any such provision a corresponding provision of different wording approved by the superintendent which is not less favorable in any respect to the insured or the beneficiary. Any such provision contained in the policy shall be preceded individually by the appropriate caption or, at the option of the insurer, by such appropriate individual or group captions or subcaptions as the superintendent may approve.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 177, §46 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2719. Change of occupation

§2719. Change of occupation
There may be a provision as follows:
Change of occupation: If the insured be injured or contract sickness after having changed the insured's occupation to one classified by the company as more hazardous than that stated in this policy or while doing for compensation anything pertaining to an occupation so classified, the insurer will pay only such portion of the indemnities provided in this policy as the premium paid would have purchased at the rates and within the limits fixed by the insurer for such more hazardous occupation. If the insured changes the insured's occupation to one classified by the insurer as less hazardous than that stated in this policy, the insurer, upon receipt of proof of such change of occupation, will reduce the premium rate accordingly, and will return the excess pro rata unearned premium from the date of change of occupation or from the policy anniversary date immediately preceding receipt of such proof, whichever is the more recent. In applying this provision, the classification of occupational risk and the premium rates must be such as have been last filed by the insurer prior to the occurrence of the loss for which the insurer is liable or prior to date of proof of change in occupation with the state official having supervision of insurance in the state where the insured resided at the time this policy was issued; but if such filing was not required, then the classification of occupational risk and the premium rates must be those last made effective by the insurer in such state prior to the occurrence of the loss or prior to the date of proof of change in occupation.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §239 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §239 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2720. Misstatement of age

§2720. Misstatement of age
There may be a provision as follows:
Misstatement of age: If the age of the insured has been misstated, all amounts payable under this policy shall be such as the premium paid would have purchased at the correct age.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2721. Overinsurance -- same insurer (REPEALED)

§2721. Overinsurance -- same insurer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 247 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2721-A. Overinsurance in accident policies; same insurer

§2721-A. Overinsurance in accident policies; same insurer
Whenever accident policies are effective immediately upon purchase, including but not limited to those policies purchased through coin-operated machines, there may be a provision included in the policy as follows:
"If an accident policy or policies previously issued by the insurer to the insured be in force concurrently herewith making the aggregate indemnity for (insert type of coverage or coverages) in excess of $ (insert maximum limit of indemnity or indemnities) the excess is void and all premiums for such excess must be returned to the insured or to the insured's estate."
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §240 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 121 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §240 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2721-B. Flight insurance limitation (REPEALED)

§2721-B. Flight insurance limitation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 121 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 256, §K1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2722. Insurance with other insurers, provision of service or expense incurred basis

§2722. Insurance with other insurers, provision of service or expense incurred basis
1.
There may be a provision as follows:
Insurance with other insurers: If there be other valid coverage, not with this insurer, providing benefits for the same loss on a provision of service basis or on an expense incurred basis and of which this insurer has not been given written notice prior to the occurrence or commencement of loss, the only liability under any expense incurred coverage of this policy shall be for such proportion of the loss as the amount which would otherwise have been payable hereunder plus the total of the like amounts under all such other valid coverages for the same loss of which this insurer had notice bears to the total like amounts under all valid coverages for such loss, and for the return of such portion of the premiums paid as shall exceed the pro rata portion for the amount so determined. For the purpose of applying this provision when other coverage is on a provision of service basis, the "like amount" of such other coverage shall be taken as the amount which the services rendered would have cost in the absence of such coverage.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
If the foregoing policy provision is included in a policy which also contains the policy provision set out in section 2723 there shall be added to the caption of the foregoing provision the phrase "-- expense incurred benefits." The insurer may, at its option, include in this provision a definition of "other valid coverage," approved as to form by the superintendent, which definition shall be limited in subject matter to coverage provided by organizations subject to regulation by insurance law or by insurance authorities of this or any other state of the United States or any province of Canada, and by hospital or medical service organizations, and to any other coverage the inclusion of which may be approved by the superintendent. In the absence of such definition such term shall not include group insurance, automobile medical payments insurance, or coverage provided by hospital or medical service organization or by union welfare plans or employer or employee benefit organizations. For the purpose of applying the foregoing policy provision with respect to any insured, any amount of benefit provided for such insured pursuant to any compulsory benefit statute, including any workers' compensation or employer's liability statute, whether provided by a governmental agency or otherwise shall in all cases be deemed to be "other valid coverage" of which the insurer has had notice. In applying the foregoing policy provision no third party liability coverage shall be included as "other valid coverage."
[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §95 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A95 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2723. Insurance with other insurers -- other benefits

§2723. Insurance with other insurers -- other benefits
1.
There may be a provision as follows:
Insurance with other insurers: If there be other valid coverage, not with this insurer, providing benefits for the same loss on other than an expense incurred basis and of which this insurer has not been given written notice prior to the occurrence or commencement of loss, the only liability for such benefits under this policy shall be for such proportion of the indemnities otherwise provided hereunder for such loss as the like indemnities of which the insurer had notice, including the indemnities under this policy, bear to the total amount of all like indemnities for such loss, and for the return of such portion of the premium paid as shall exceed the pro rata portion for the indemnities thus determined.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
If the foregoing policy provision is included in a policy which also contains the policy provision set out in section 2722, there shall be added to the caption of the foregoing provision the phrase "other benefits." The insurer may, at its option, include in this provision a definition of "other valid coverage," approved as to form by the superintendent, which definition shall be limited in subject matter to coverage provided by organizations subject to regulation by insurance law or by insurance authorities of this or any other state of the United States or any province of Canada, and to any other coverage the inclusion of which may be approved by the superintendent. In the absence of such definition such term shall not include group insurance, or benefits provided by union welfare plans or by employer or employee benefit organizations. For the purpose of applying the foregoing policy provision with respect to any insured, any amount of benefit provided for such insured pursuant to any compulsory benefit statute, including any workers' compensation or employer's liability statute, whether provided by a governmental agency or otherwise shall in all cases be deemed to be "other valid coverage" of which the insurer has had notice. In applying the foregoing policy provision no third party liability coverage shall be included as "other valid coverage."
[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §96 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A96 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2724. Relation of earnings to insurance

§2724. Relation of earnings to insurance
There may be a provision as follows:
If the total monthly amount of loss of time benefits promised for the same loss under all valid loss of time coverage upon the insured, whether payable on a weekly or monthly basis, shall exceed the monthly earnings of the insured at the time disability commenced or the average monthly earnings for the period of 2 years immediately preceding a disability for which claim is made, whichever is the greater, the insurer will be liable only for such proportionate amount of such benefits under this policy as the amount of such monthly earnings or such average monthly earnings of the insured bears to the total amount of monthly benefits for the same loss under all such coverage upon the insured at the time such disability commences and for the return of such part of the premiums paid during such 2 years as shall exceed the pro rata amount of the premiums for the benefits actually paid hereunder; but this shall not operate to reduce the total monthly amount of benefits payable under all such coverage upon the insured below the sum of $200 or the sum of the monthly benefits specified in such coverages, whichever is the lesser, nor shall it operate to reduce benefits other than those payable for loss of time. The foregoing policy provision may be inserted only in a policy which the insured has the right to continue in force subject to its terms by the timely payment of premiums (A.) until at least age 50 or, (B.) in the case of a policy issued after age 44, for at least 5 years from its date of issue. The insurer may, at its option, include in this provision a definition of "valid loss of time coverage", approved as to form by the superintendent, which definition shall be limited in subject matter to coverage provided by governmental agencies or by organizations subject to regulation by insurance law or by insurance authorities of this or any other state of the United States or any province of Canada, or to any other coverage the inclusion of which may be approved by the superintendent or any combination of such coverages. In the absence of such definition such term shall not include any coverage provided for such insured pursuant to any compulsory benefit statute, including any workers' compensation or employer's liability statute, or benefits provided by union welfare plans or by employer or employee benefit organizations.
[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §97 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A97 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2725. Unpaid premiums

§2725. Unpaid premiums
There may be a provision as follows:
Unpaid premium: Upon the payment of a claim under this policy, any premium then due and unpaid or covered by any note or written order may be deducted therefrom.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2726. Conformity with state statutes

§2726. Conformity with state statutes
There may be a provision as follows:
Conformity with state statutes: Any provision of this policy which, on its effective date is in conflict with the statutes of the state in which the insured resides on such date is hereby amended to conform to the minimum requirements of such statutes.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2727. Illegal occupation

§2727. Illegal occupation
There may be a provision as follows:
Illegal occupation: The insurer shall not be liable for any loss to which a contributing cause was the insured's commission of or attempt to commit a felony or to which a contributing cause was the insured's being engaged in an illegal occupation
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2728. Intoxicants and narcotics

§2728. Intoxicants and narcotics
1.  Intoxicants; narcotics.
A policy under this chapter may not include the following provision:
"Intoxicants and narcotics. The insurer is not liable for any loss sustained or contracted in consequence of the insured's being intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic or of any hallucinogenic drug, unless administered on the advice of a physician."
[PL 2007, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Exemption.
This section does not apply to the following types of insurance or any combination of the following types of insurance: accidental injury, specified disease, hospital indemnity, dental, vision, disability income, long-term care, Medicare supplement or other limited benefit health insurance.
[PL 2007, c. 216, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 216, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2729. Renewability

§2729. Renewability
Health insurance policies, other than accident insurance only policies, in which the insurer reserves the right to refuse renewal on an individual basis, shall provide in substance in a provision thereof or in an endorsement thereon or rider attached thereto that subject to the right to terminate the policy upon nonpayment of premium when due, such right to refuse renewal may not be exercised so as to take effect before the renewal date occurring on, or after and nearest, each policy anniversary (or in the case of lapse and reinstatement, at the renewal date occurring on, or after and nearest, each anniversary of the last reinstatement), and that any refusal of renewal shall be without prejudice to any claim originating while the policy is in force. The parenthetic reference to lapse and reinstatement may be omitted at the insurer's option.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2729-A. Limits on priority liens

§2729-A. Limits on priority liens
No policy for health insurance shall provide for priority over the insured of payment for any hospital, nursing, medical or surgical services or of any expenses paid or reimbursed under the policy, in the event the insured is entitled to receive payment reimbursement from any other person as a result of legal action or claim, except as provided herein.   [PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
A policy may contain a provision that allows such payments, if that provision is approved by the superintendent, and if that provision requires the prior written approval of the insured and allows such payments only on a just and equitable basis and not on the basis of a priority lien. A just and equitable basis shall mean that any factors that diminish the potential value of the insured's claim shall likewise reduce the share in the claim for those claiming payment for services or reimbursement. Such factors shall include, but are not limited to:   [PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Legal defenses.
Questions of liability and comparative negligence or other legal defenses;
[PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Exigencies of trial.
Exigencies of trial that reduce a settlement or award in order to resolve the claim; and
[PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Limits of coverage.
Limits on the amount of applicable insurance coverage that reduce the claim to an amount recoverable by the insured.
[PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
In the event of a dispute as to the application of any such provision or the amount available for payment to those claiming payment for services or reimbursement, the dispute shall be determined if the action is pending, before the court in which it is pending; or if no action is pending, by filing an action in any court for determination of the dispute.   [PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 471, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2730. Order of certain provisions

§2730. Order of certain provisions
The provisions which are the subject of sections 2704 to 2716, and 2718 to 2728, or any corresponding provisions which are used in lieu thereof in accordance with such sections shall be printed in the consecutive order of the provisions in such sections or, at the option of the insurer, any such provision may appear as a unit in any part of the policy, with other provisions to which it may be logically related, provided that the resulting policy shall not be in whole or in part unintelligible, uncertain, ambiguous, abstruse or likely to mislead a person to whom the policy is offered, delivered or issued.   [PL 1969, c. 177, §47 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 177, §47 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2731. Third party ownership

§2731. Third party ownership
The word "insured", as used in this chapter, shall not be construed as preventing a person other than the insured with a proper insurable interest from making application for and owning a policy covering the insured or from being entitled under such a policy to any indemnities, benefits and rights provided therein.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2731-A. "Medically necessary mastectomy surgery" defined (REPEALED)

§2731-A. "Medically necessary mastectomy surgery" defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 333, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 295, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2732. Requirements of other jurisdictions

§2732. Requirements of other jurisdictions
1.
Any policy of a foreign or alien insurer, when delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this State, may contain any provision which is not less favorable to the insured or the beneficiary than the provisions of this chapter and which is prescribed or required by the law of the state or country under which the insurer is organized.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Any policy of a domestic insurer may, when issued for delivery in any other state or country, contain any provision permitted or required by the laws of such other state or country.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 33: HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS › 24-A §2733. Policies issued for delivery in another state

§2733. Policies issued for delivery in another state
If any policy is issued by a domestic insurer for delivery to a person residing in another state, and if the insurance superintendent or corresponding public official of such other state has informed the superintendent that any such policy is not subject to approval or disapproval by such official, the superintendent may by ruling require that the policy meet the standards set forth in sections 2703 to 2732.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).