OAR 836-052-0716
Disclosure Statement

(1)

An insurer offering long-term care insurance coverage in this state shall deliver a disclosure statement as provided in this rule to the insured under a long-term care insurance policy, rider or certificate or separately but at the same time as delivery of the policy, rider or certificate.

(2)

The disclosure statement must include the following matters:

(a)

A statement of the premium. The statement must give the total annual premium for the policy, rider or certificate and, if the premium varies with an applicant’s choice among benefits options, must indicate the portion of annual premium corresponding to each benefit option;

(b)

The terms of renewability. The terms used to describe renewability must be used in accordance with OAR 836-052-0526 (Policy Practices and Provisions). The terms must be stated on the first page of the policy and must be one of the following, defined as follows:

(A)

A policy is “guaranteed renewable” when renewal cannot be declined by the insurer for any reason, but the insurer can revise rates on a class basis;

(B)

A policy is “noncancellable” if the insurer cannot decline renewal and cannot revise rates.

(c)

Initial and subsequent conditions of eligibility;

(d)

A statement of nonduplication of coverage provisions;

(e)

Coverage of dependents;

(f)

Preexisting conditions;

(g)

Termination of insurance;

(h)

Continuation or conversion of coverage;

(i)

Any probationary periods;

(j)

Limitations, exceptions and reductions;

(k)

Elimination periods;

(l)

Requirements for replacement;

(m)

Recurrent conditions;

(n)

Definitions of terms;

(o)

Option to apply for new benefits

(3)

The disclosure statement:

(a)

Must be printed in not less than twelve point type;

(b)

May not contain material of an advertising nature.

(4)

The disclosure statement must include the following statement: CAUTION: Issuance of this long-term care insurance (policy) (rider) (certificate) is based upon your answers to the questions on your application. (A copy of your (application) (enrollment form) is enclosed.) — OR — (You retained a copy of your (application) (enrollment form) when you applied.) If your answers are incorrect or untrue, the company may deny benefits or rescind your policy.

(5)

When long term care benefits are provided through early payment of a portion of a life insurance policy death benefit, the disclosure statement must include the following statements:

(a)

“NOTICE: The long term care benefits described here are provided as part of a life insurance policy. Your premiums pay for life insurance. Whenever long term care benefits are paid from this policy, the payments will reduce the available cash value and death benefit under the life insurance policy”;

(b)

A statement of disclosure regarding tax consequences, as described in OAR 836-052-0546 (Required Policy Provisions)(6).

Source: Rule 836-052-0716 — Disclosure Statement, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=836-052-0716.

836‑052‑0103
Purpose 836‑052‑0107
Authority 836‑052‑0114
Applicability and Scope 836‑052‑0119
Definitions 836‑052‑0124
Policy Definitions and Terms 836‑052‑0129
Policy Provisions 836‑052‑0132
Benefit Standards for 2010 Standardized Medicare Supplement Benefit Plan Policies or Certificates Issued for Delivery with an Effective Date of Coverage on or After June 1, 2010 836‑052‑0133
Benefit Standards for 1990 Standardized Medicare Supplement Benefit Plan Policies or Certificates Issued for Delivery on or After July 1, 1992 and with an Effective Date of Coverage Prior to June 1, 2010 836‑052‑0134
Minimum Benefit Standards for Policies or Certificates Issued for Delivery Prior to July 1, 1992 836‑052‑0136
Standard Medicare Supplement Benefit Plans for 1990 Standardized Medicare Supplement Benefit Plan Policies or Certificates Issued for Delivery on or After July 1, 1992 and with an Effective Date of Coverage Prior to June 1, 2010 836‑052‑0138
Open Enrollment 836‑052‑0139
Medicare Select Policies and Certificates 836‑052‑0140
Standards for Claims Payment 836‑052‑0141
Standard Medicare Supplement Benefit Plans for 2010 Standardized Medicare Supplement Benefit Plan Policies or Certificates with an Effective Date of Coverage on or After June 1, 2010 836‑052‑0142
Guaranteed Issue for Eligible Persons 836‑052‑0143
Annual Opportunity to Select Another Medicare Supplement Policy or Certificate 836‑052‑0144
Standard Medicare Supplement Benefit Plans for 2020 Standardized Medicare Supplement Benefit Plan Policies or Certificates Issued for Delivery to Individuals Newly Eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020. 836‑052‑0145
Loss Ratio Standards and Refund or Credit of Premium 836‑052‑0151
Filing and Approval of Policies and Certificates and Premium Rates 836‑052‑0156
Permitted Compensation Arrangements 836‑052‑0160
Required Disclosure Provisions 836‑052‑0165
Requirements for Application Forms, Replacement Coverage 836‑052‑0170
Filing Requirements for Advertising 836‑052‑0175
Standards for Marketing 836‑052‑0180
Appropriateness of Recommended Purchase and Excessive Insurance 836‑052‑0185
Reporting of Multiple Policies 836‑052‑0190
Prohibition Against Preexisting Conditions, Waiting Periods, Elimination Periods and Probationary Periods in Replacement Policies and Certificates 836‑052‑0192
Prohibition Against Use of Genetic Information and Requests for Genetic Testing 836‑052‑0194
Separability 836‑052‑0225
Durational Limits for Health Maintenance Organizations 836‑052‑0230
Provider Services Limits for Insurers and Health Care Contractors 836‑052‑0500
Statutory Authority 836‑052‑0508
Definitions 836‑052‑0516
Policy Definitions 836‑052‑0526
Policy Practices and Provisions 836‑052‑0531
Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program 836‑052‑0546
Required Policy Provisions 836‑052‑0556
Required Disclosure of Rating Practices to Consumers 836‑052‑0566
Initial Rate Filing Requirements 836‑052‑0576
Prohibition Against Post-Claims Underwriting, Applications 836‑052‑0586
Minimum Standards for Home Health and Community Care Benefits in Long-Term Care Insurance Policies 836‑052‑0596
Standards for Covered Services 836‑052‑0606
Use and Definition of “Home” or Similar Wording 836‑052‑0616
Requirement to Offer Inflation Protection 836‑052‑0626
Requirements for Application Forms and Replacement Coverage 836‑052‑0636
Reporting Requirements 836‑052‑0637
Annual Rate Certification Requirements 836‑052‑0639
Training for Insurance Producers 836‑052‑0646
Benefits Provided Through Advancement of Life Insurance Proceeds 836‑052‑0656
Reserve Standards 836‑052‑0666
Loss Ratio 836‑052‑0676
Premium Rate Schedule Increases 836‑052‑0680
Premium Rate Schedule Increases for Policies Subject to Loss Ratio Limits Related to Original Filings 836‑052‑0686
Filing Requirements for Out-of-State Group Policies 836‑052‑0696
Filing Requirements for Advertising 836‑052‑0706
Standards for Marketing 836‑052‑0716
Disclosure Statement 836‑052‑0726
Suitability 836‑052‑0736
Prohibition Against Preexisting Conditions, Waiting Periods and Probationary Periods in Replacement Policies and Certificates 836‑052‑0738
Availability of New Services or Providers 836‑052‑0740
Right to Reduce Coverage and Lower Premiums 836‑052‑0746
Nonforfeiture Benefit Requirement 836‑052‑0756
Standards for Benefit Triggers 836‑052‑0766
Additional Standards for Benefit Triggers for Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts 836‑052‑0768
Appealing An Insurer’s Determination That The Benefit Trigger Is Not Met 836‑052‑0770
Prompt Payment of Clean Claims 836‑052‑0776
Standard Format Outline of Coverage 836‑052‑0786
Requirement to Deliver Shopper’s Guide 836‑052‑0790
Disclosure of Benefits Paid 836‑052‑0800
Purpose 836‑052‑0810
Replacement Upon Termination 836‑052‑0840
Termination of Coverage 836‑052‑0850
Multiple Employer Trusts 836‑052‑0860
Form of Notice to Group Policyholder 836‑052‑1000
Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 836-052-0716’s source at or​.us