UNFAIR LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES MODEL REGULATION
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1 Model Regulation Service July 1997 UNFAIR LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES Table of Contents Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. Section 1. Authority Purpose Definitions Claims Practices File and Record Documentation Authority This regulation is adopted under the authority of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act. Section 2. Purpose The purpose of this regulation is to set forth minimum standards for the investigation and disposition of life, accident and health claims arising under policies or certificates issued pursuant to State law. It is not intended to cover claims involving workers compensation insurance. The various provisions of this regulation are intended to define procedures and practices which constitute unfair claims practices. Nothing herein shall be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for violation of this regulation. This is merely a clarification of original intent and does not indicate of any change of position. Drafting Note: Any jurisdiction choosing to provide for a private cause of action should consider a different statutory scheme. This regulation is inherently inconsistent with a private cause of action. The NAIC has separately promulgated an Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices Model Regulation. Section 3. Definitions All definitions contained in the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (or Unfair Trade Practices Model Act) are hereby incorporated by reference. As otherwise used in this regulation: A. Agent means any individual, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity authorized to represent an insurer with respect to a claim; B. Beneficiary means the party entitled to receive the proceeds or benefits occurring under the policy in lieu of the insured; C. Claim file means any retrievable electronic file, paper file or combination of both; D. Claimant means an insured, the beneficiary or legal representative of the insured, including a member of the insured s immediate family designated by the insured, making a claim under a policy; E. Days means calendar days; F. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, all pertinent communications, transactions, notes, work papers, claim forms, bills and explanation of benefits forms relative to the claim; 1997 National Association of Insurance Commissioners 903-1
2 Unfair Life, Accident and Health Claims Settlement Practices G. Investigation means all activities of an insurer directly or indirectly related to the determination of liabilities under coverages afforded by an insurance policy or insurance contract; H. Limited insurance representative means an individual, partnership or corporation who is authorized by the Commissioner to solicit or negotiate certificates or policies for a particular line of insurance which the Commissioner may by regulation deem essential for the transaction of business in this State and which does not require the professional competency demanded for an insurance agent s or insurance broker s license. I. Notification of claim means any notification, whether in writing or other means acceptable under the terms of an insurance policy to an insurer or its agent, by a claimant, which reasonably apprises the insurer of the facts pertinent to a claim; J. Proof of loss means written proofs, such as claim forms, medical bills, medical authorizations or other reasonable evidence of the claim that is ordinarily required of all insureds or beneficiaries submitting the claims; K. Reasonable explanation means information sufficient to enable the insured or beneficiary to compare the allowable benefits with policy provisions and determine whether proper payment has been made; L. Written communications includes all correspondence, regardless of source or type, that is materially related to the handling of the claim. Section 4. Claims Practices A. Every insurer, upon receiving due notification of a claim shall, within fifteen (15) days of the notification, provide necessary claim forms, instructions and reasonable assistance so the insured can properly comply with company requirements for filing a claim. B. Upon receipt of proof of loss from a claimant, the insurer shall begin any necessary investigation of the claim within fifteen (15) days. C. The insurer s standards for claims processing shall be such that notice of claim or proof of loss submitted against one policy issued by that insurer shall fulfill the insured s obligation under any and all similar policies issued by that insurer and specifically identified by the insured to the insurer to the same degree that the same form would be required under any similar policy. If additional information is required to fulfill the insured s obligation under similar policies, the insurer may request the additional information. When it is apparent to the insurer that additional benefits would be payable under an insured s policy upon additional proofs of loss, the insurer shall communicate to and cooperate with the insured in determining the extent of the insurer s additional liability. D. The insurer shall affirm or deny liability on claims within a reasonable time and shall offer payment within thirty (30) days of affirmation of liability if the amount of the claim is determined and not in dispute. If portions of the claim are in dispute, the insurer shall tender payment for those portions that are not disputed within thirty (30) days National Association of Insurance Commissioners
3 Model Regulation Service July 1997 E. With each claim payment, the insurer shall provide to the insured an Explanation of Benefits that shall include the name of the provider or services covered, dates of service, and a reasonable explanation of the computation of benefits. F. An insurer may not impose a penalty upon any insured for noncompliance with insurer requirements for precertification unless such penalty is specifically and clearly set forth in the policy. G. If a claim remains unresolved for thirty (30) days from the date proof of loss is received, the insurer shall provide the insured or, when applicable, the insured s beneficiary, with a reasonable written explanation for the delay. In credit, mortgage and assigned accident/health claims, the notice shall be provided to the debtor/insured or medical provider in addition to the insured. If the investigation remains incomplete, the insurer shall, forty-five (45) days from the date of initial notification and every forty-five (45) days thereafter, send to the claimant a letter setting forth the reasons additional time is needed for investigation. H. The insurer shall acknowledge and respond within fifteen (15) days to any written communications relating to a pending claim. I. When a claim is denied, written notice of denial shall be sent to the claimant within fifteen (15) days of the determination. The insurer shall reference the policy provision, condition or exclusion upon which the denial is based. J. No insurer shall deny a claim upon information obtained in a telephone conversation or personal interview with any source unless the telephone conversation or personal interview is documented in the claim file. K. Insurers offering cash settlements of first party long-term disability income claims, except in cases where there is a bona fide dispute as to the coverage for, or amount of, the disability, shall develop a present value calculation of future benefits (with probability corrections for mortality and morbidity) utilizing contingencies such as mortality, morbidity, and interest rate assumptions, etc. appropriate to the risk. A copy of the amount so calculated shall be given to the insured and signed by him/her at the time a settlement is entered into. L. No insurer shall indicate to a first party claimant on a payment draft, check or in any accompanying letter that said payment is final or a release of any claim unless the policy limit has been paid or there has been a compromise settlement agreed to by the first party claimant and the insurer as to coverage and amount payable under the policy. M. No insurer shall withhold any portion of any benefit payable as a result of a claim on the basis that the sum withheld is an adjustment or correction for an overpayment made on a prior claim arising under the same policy unless: (1) The insurer has in its files clear, documented evidence of an overpayment and written authorization from the insured permitting the withholding procedure, or (2) The insurer has in its files clear, documented evidence that: 1997 National Association of Insurance Commissioners 903-3
4 Unfair Life, Accident and Health Claims Settlement Practices (a) (b) (c) (d) The overpayment was clearly erroneous under the provisions of the policy and if the overpayment is not the subject of a reasonable dispute as to facts; The error that resulted in the payment is not a mistake of the law; The insurer has notified the insured within six (6) months of the date of the error, except that in instances of error prompted by representations or nondisclosures of claimants or third parties, the insurer notified the insured within fifteen (15) days after the date the evidence of discovery of such error is included in its file. For the purpose of this rule, the date of the error shall be the day on which the draft for benefits is issued; and The notice stated clearly the nature of the error and the amount of the overpayment. N. If, after an insurer rejects a claim, the claimant objects to such rejection, the insurer shall notify the claimant in writing that he or she may have the matter reviewed by the [insert state] Department of Insurance, [insert department address and telephone number]. Section 5. File and Record Documentation Each insurer s claim files for policies or certificates are subject to examination by the Commissioner of Insurance or by his or her duly appointed designees. To aid in the examination: A. The insurer shall maintain claim data that are accessible and retrievable for examination. An insurer shall be able to provide the claim number, line of coverage, date of loss and date of payment of the claim, date of denial or date closed without payment. This data shall be available for all open and closed files for the current year and the two (2) preceding years. B. Detailed documentation shall be contained in each claim file in order to permit reconstruction of the insurer s activities relative to each claim. C. Each document within the claim file shall be noted as to date received, date processed or date mailed. D. For those insurers that do not maintain hard copy files, claim files must be accessible from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) or micrographics and be capable of duplication to hard copy. Drafting Note: States are encouraged to recognize the efficiencies of electronic or other type paperless file systems and are encouraged to accommodate all reasonable application of such systems National Association of Insurance Commissioners
5 Model Regulation Service July 1997 Chronological Summary of Actions (all references are to the Proceedings of the NAIC) 1990 Proc. II 7, 13-14, 160, (adopted) Proc. I 9, 16, , (amended and reprinted). This document replaces a model named Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Model Regulation Proc. II 15, , 365, (adopted) Proc. II 22, 26, 906, 930, 936 (amended) Proc. I 47, 51, 255, 258, 263 (amended) National Association of Insurance Commissioners 903-5
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7 Model Regulation Service 4 th Quarter 2014 These charts are intended to provide the readers with additional information to more easily access state statutes, regulations, bulletins or administrative rulings which are related to the NAIC model. Such guidance provides the reader with a starting point from which they may review how each state has addressed the model and the topic being covered. The NAIC Legal Division has reviewed each state s activity in this area and has made an interpretation of adoption or related state activity based on the definitions listed below. The NAIC s interpretation may or may not be shared by the individual states or by interested readers. This state page does not constitute a formal legal opinion by the NAIC staff on the provisions of state law and should not be relied upon as such. Every effort has been made to provide correct and accurate summaries to assist the reader in targeting useful information. For further details, the laws cited should be consulted. The NAIC attempts to provide current information; however, due to the timing of our publication production, the information provided may not reflect the most up to date status. Therefore, readers should consult state law for additional adoptions and subsequent bill status National Association of Insurance Commissioners ST-903-1
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9 Model Regulation Service 4 th Quarter 2014 KEY: MODEL ADOPTION: States that have citations identified in this column adopted the most recent version of the NAIC model in a substantially similar manner. This requires states to adopt the model in its entirety but does allow for variations in style and format. States that have adopted portions of the current NAIC model will be included in this column with an explanatory note. RELATED STATE ACTIVITY: States that have citations identified in this column have not adopted the most recent version of the NAIC model in a substantially similar manner. Examples of Related State Activity include but are not limited to: An older version of the NAIC model, legislation or regulation derived from other sources such as Bulletins and Administrative Rulings. : No state activity on the topic as of the date of the most recent update. This includes states that have repealed legislation as well as states that have never adopted legislation. NAIC MEMBER MODEL ADOPTION RELATED STATE ACTIVITY Alabama ALA. ADMIN. CODE r (2003); r (2003/2014). Alaska ALASKA ADMIN. CODE tit. 3, to (1989/2004). American Samoa Arizona ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE (1981). Arkansas 43 ARK. CODE R. (1989/2001). California CAL. CODE REGS. tit. 10, to (1993/2013). Colorado 5 COLO. CODE REGS (2001); 2-15 (2004). Connecticut Delaware 18 DEL. CODE REGS. 903 (2001/2003); 1310 (1998/2005); DOM./FOR. BULLETIN 61 (2013). District of Columbia 2014 National Association of Insurance Commissioners ST-903-3
10 Model Regulation Service 4 th Quarter 2014 NAIC MEMBER MODEL ADOPTION RELATED STATE ACTIVITY Florida FLA. ADMIN. CODE ANN. r. 69O to 69O (1992/2004). FLA. STAT to (2004); FLA. ADMIN. CODE ANN. r. 69O to 69O (1993) (Code of Ethics-Insurance Adjusters). Georgia GA. COMP. R. & REGS (1993). Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois ILL. ADMIN. CODE tit. 50, to (1974/2004). Indiana Iowa Kansas KAN. ADMIN. REGS (1981/2003) (Adopts 1981 edition of regulation by reference with some variation). Kentucky 806 KY. ADMIN. REGS. 12:095 (1992/2001); 12:092 (1990). Louisiana Maine Maryland MD. CODE REGS (1989/2014); MD. CODE REGS to (1989/1993). Massachusetts Michigan ST National Association of Insurance Commissioners
11 Model Regulation Service 4 th Quarter 2014 NAIC MEMBER MODEL ADOPTION RELATED STATE ACTIVITY Minnesota MINN. STAT. 72A.201 (1967/2006); BULLETIN (2006). Mississippi Missouri MO. CODE REGS. ANN. tit. 20, to (1974/2011). Montana Nebraska 210 NEB. ADMIN. CODE 60 (1992/1994); 61 (1992/1994). Nevada NEV. ADMIN. CODE 686A.600 to 686A.680 (1980/2006). New Hampshire N.H. CODE ADMIN. R. ANN. INS to (1982/2007). New Jersey New Mexico New York N.J. ADMIN. CODE 11: to 11: (1981/2013). N.Y. COMP. CODES R. & REGS. tit. 11, to (Regulation 64) (1972/2014). North Carolina 11 N.C. ADMIN. CODE (1979); to (1979/1989). North Dakota Northern Marianas Ohio OHIO ADMIN. CODE (1993/2004). OHIO ADMIN. CODE (1994) (Health claims). Oklahoma OKLA. ADMIN. CODE 365: to 365: (1989/1994) National Association of Insurance Commissioners ST-903-5
12 Model Regulation Service 4 th Quarter 2014 NAIC MEMBER MODEL ADOPTION RELATED STATE ACTIVITY Oregon OR. ADMIN. R to (1980/2006). Pennsylvania 31 PA. CODE to (1978). Puerto Rico P.R. RULE XLVII (1975). Rhode Island R.I. CODE R to (1994); to (2005/2006). R.I. CODE R (2010/2013); BULLETIN (2004). South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas 21 TEX. ADMIN. CODE 201 to 205 (1976/1998); to (2000). Utah UTAH ADMIN. CODE r (1982/1989); r (1999/2008), r (1999/2009). UTAH ADMIN. CODE r (1999). Vermont 79 VT. CODE R. 2 (1979). Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 14 VA. ADMIN. CODE to (1978). WASH. ADMIN. CODE to (1978/2013). W. VA. CODE R to (1981/2005). Informational Letter 189 (2014). ST National Association of Insurance Commissioners
13 Model Regulation Service April 2011 Proceedings Citations Cited to the Proceedings of the NAIC After a section was added to the Unfair Trade Practices Act defining unfair claims settlement practices, the subcommittee began work on a regulation Proc. II 319. It was the consensus of the drafters working on the new regulation that the new drafts would provide a new emphasis on claims issues Proc. II 160. Section 1. Section 2. Authority Purpose In 1988 a new subgroup was appointed to revisit the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Regulation. Several regulators discussed the need to address the regulation in light of the emerging growth of private causes of action under the comparable state provisions and whether the actions were appropriate and beneficial to consumers in general Proc. I 159. Two drafts were offered based on the existing model. The drafts were separated into one covering life and health claims and one covering property and casualty claims. The first issue of discussion was the NAIC's position regarding whether a private cause of action was intended to be created by the Unfair Trade Practices Act and the corresponding regulation. The subgroup decided no private cause of action was intended and language was added to the proposed drafts to that effect Proc. II 204. Section 3. Definitions Most of the definitions adopted in the original model were incorporated in the new replacement model also Proc. II 319. The provision incorporating the statutory definition by reference was added with the technical amendments in December of Proc. IA 206. C. The advisory committee expressed concern about the definition of claimant which also included his legal representative. The advisory committee interpreted this to mean the claimant's attorney or someone else authorized by law to represent the claimant Proc. II 371. Section 4. Claims Practices After the drafting subgroup had prepared a separate draft for life and health claims, comments were solicited. One association representative commented that some efforts needed to be focused on recent developments regarding the Employment Retirement Income Security Act. He also stated that the group should consider the substantial case law that currently exists on when claims are due and that such decisions should be reflected in the regulation language. He requested that the group also consider current proposals on cost containment Proc. IA National Association of Insurance Commissioners PC-903-1
14 Model Regulation Service April 2011 Section 4 (cont.) Proceedings Citations Cited to the Proceedings of the NAIC F. Before the new model was adopted, there was considerable discussion surrounding this subsection. As a result of the discussion, it was determined that this regulation was not the correct place to take up the issue of precertification. The draft provision was changed to simply refer to a penalty for noncompliance and to require clear disclosure Proc. II 192. The earlier draft had had a cap on the reduction and an exception where it did not apply Proc. IA 160. As an alternative to the provision, the subcommittee adopted a resolution suggesting a subgroup of the Accident and Health Insurance Committee consider the issue of precertification, utilization review, and usual and customary charges and develop guidelines Proc. II Section 5. File and Record Documentation Chronological Summary of Actions June 1976: Adopted Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Model Regulation. June 1990: Adopted new separate regulation for life, accident and health claims. December 1990: Adopted technical amendments. PC National Association of Insurance Commissioners
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