Sec. 31.14.01.19. Requirement To Deliver Buyer's Guide

A. An insurer or agent shall deliver a long-term care insurance buyer's guide to prospective applicants of long-term care coverage in a format developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or in a format approved by the Commissioner.

B. The insurer shall include in the buyer's guide information regarding the purchase of a long-term care insurance policy, including a reference of the right of the purchaser to return the policy for a refund during the first 30 days after the policy is delivered.

C. In the case of solicitation by an agent, the agent shall deliver the buyer's guide before presenting an application or enrollment form to the prospective applicant.

D. In the case of direct response solicitations, the insurer shall provide the buyer's guide to the applicant in conjunction with any application or enrollment form.

E. Life insurance policies or riders containing accelerated death benefits for long-term care are not required to furnish the long-term care insurance buyer's guide required by §A of this regulation, but shall furnish the policy summary required under Insurance Article, §18-108, Annotated Code of Maryland.