53-6-804: Rulemaking and certification of policies by commissioner and department.

(1) The commissioner and the department may by rule adopt requirements for certification of long-term care insurance policies and certificates. These requirements may include but are not limited to:

(a) minimum levels and durations of benefits;

(b) mandatory inflation protection;

(c) mandatory home and community care coverage;

(d) case management; and

(e) procedures for the insured to appeal a denial of benefits.

(2) The commissioner and the department shall review long-term care insurance policies and certificates to determine whether policies and certificates meet the requirements for certification pursuant to this section.