§ 15-918. Informational brochure

   (a) In general. -- The Commissioner may prescribe by regulation a standard form and the contents of an informational brochure for individuals eligible for Medicare by reason of age, which is intended to improve the buyer's ability to choose the most appropriate coverage and to improve the buyer's understanding of Medicare.

(b) Time of delivery -- In general. -- Except for direct response insurance policies, the Commissioner may require by regulation that the informational brochure be provided to each prospective insured eligible for Medicare at the time of delivery of the outline of coverage.

(c) Time of delivery -- Direct response insurance policies. -- For direct response insurance policies, the Commissioner may require by regulation that the informational brochure be provided on request to a prospective insured eligible for Medicare by reason of age, but not later than the time of delivery of the policy.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 468E; 1997, ch. 35, § 2.