1. (1) This regulation takes effect on January 1, 1987. It applies to every group contract which provides health care benefits and is issued on or after that date.

2. (2) A group contract which provides health care benefits and was issued before that date shall be brought into compli- ance with this regulation by the later of:

   1. (a) the next anniversary date or renewal date of the group contract; or
   2. (b) the expiration of any applicable collectively bargained contract pursuant to which it was written.

Authority: T.C.A. §§56—1—701 and 56—2—301. Administrative History: Original chapter filed June 4, 1986; effective July 4, 1986.