6.6.2502    APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE

(1) These rules apply 60 days after effective date to all health maintenance organizations that are required to obtain a certificate of authority in this state. If these rules conflict with other rules adopted by the commissioner, these rules control as to health maintenance organizations.

(2) A new contract or evidence of coverage may not be delivered or issued for delivery in this state 60 days after the effective date of these rules unless it complies with these rules.

(3) A contract or evidence of coverage may not be reissued, renewed, amended, or extended in this state on or after the effective date of these rules unless it complies with these rules. A contract or evidence of coverage approved before the effective date of these rules is considered to be reissued, renewed, amended, or extended on the date the health maintenance organization changes the terms of the contract or evidence of coverage or adjusts the premiums charged. A contract or evidence of coverage must comply with these rules when it is amended or within 12 months after the effective date of these rules, whichever is earlier.

History: 33-31-103, MCA; IMP, 33-31-101 through 33-31-405, MCA; NEW, 1987 MAR p. 1770, Eff. 10/16/87.