(1) A contract that provides health care benefits and that was issued before the effective date of this chapter shall be brought into compliance with this chapter by either of the following:
(a) The later of:
- 1. The next anniversary date or renewal date of the contract.
- 2. Twelve (12) months following [the date this chapter is adopted].
- (b) The expiration of any applicable collectively bargained contract pursuant to which it was written.
- (2) For the transition period between the adoption of this chapter and the timeframe for which plans are to be in compliance pursuant to Paragraph (1), a plan that is subject to the prior COB requirements shall not be considered a noncomplying plan by a plan subject to the new COB requirements and if there is a conflict between the prior COB requirements under the prior chapter and the new COB requirements under this chapter, the prior COB requirements shall apply. Likewise, a contract that elects to come into compliance with this new chapter prior to the effective date stated in Paragraph (a) shall not be considered a noncomplying contract.
Author: Commissioner of Insurance
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §27-2-17.
Editor’s Note: Rule is not subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
History: New Rule: April 20, 2007; effective May 1, 2007. Filed with LRS April 20, 2007.