1. (a) That the plan submits two draft copies of the document containing the proposed alternatives, one as proposed to be used and the other redlined to highlight the proposed changes, along with two copies of the related plan contract, at least 30 days prior to any use of the document, or such shorter period as the Director by order may allow.
2. (b) That the plan demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the document containing the proposed alternatives furthers the purposes of the Act, otherwise complies with the Act and the rules thereunder, and will provide to actual or potential subscribers or enrollees (as the case may be) unobjectionable information at least as clear, concise, accurate, easily understood, and easily readable as could otherwise be achieved.
3. (c) That the plan submits a proof or final copy of the document at such time, not to exceed 30 days, prior to its initial use as may be specified by the Director.

Notwithstanding those provisions of Sections 1300.63, 1300.63.1, 1300.63.2, and 1300.67.4 which require the use of any particular type size, boldface type, caption, subcaption, heading, design, order, or format, the Director by order may approve, for experimental use, reasonable alternatives to such requirements for a disclosure form, evidence of coverage, combined evidence of coverage and disclosure form, or plan contract upon the written request of a plan, for such period and under such conditions as the Director may specify, subject to each of the following conditions:

Note: Authority cited: Section 1344, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1363, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 7-18-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 29).