N.M. Code R. § 13.10.15.34 – Filing Requirements

A. An insurer shall not deliver or issue for delivery a policy or certificate to a resident of this state unless the policy form or certificate form has been filed with and approved by the superintendent in accordance with filing requirements and procedures prescribed in Chapter 59A, Articles 18, 44, 46 and 47 NMSA 1978. Policies and certificates of a master policy issued as a result of solicitations of individuals by agents, or through the mail or mass media advertising, including both print and broadcast advertising, shall be treated as individual policies for the purpose of this section.
B. An insurer shall not use or change premium rates for a long-term care policy or certificate unless the rating schedule and supporting documentation have been filed with and approved by the Superintendent in accordance with the filing requirements and procedures of this rule and Chapter 59A, Articles 18, 44, 46 and 47 NMSA 1978 in a form acceptable to the Superintendent.
C. An insurer or a similar organization offering group long-term care insurance to a resident of this state pursuant to Section 59A-23A-5 NMSA 1978 shall file with the Superintendent evidence that the group policy or certificate has been approved by a state having statutory or regulatory long-term care insurance requirements substantially similar to those adopted in this state.
[1-1-99; 13.10.15.34 NMAC - Rn, 13 NMAC 10.15.31, 1-1-04]