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SB 111

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Insurance - Universal and Variable Life Insurance - Notice

Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: Insurance - Other than HealthStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 527 (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring certain insurers to send a written notice to policyholders of universal or variable life insurance if the policy contains a provision that allows the policyholder to reduce the face amount of the policy; requiring that the notice state that the policy allows for a reduction of the face amount as an option to retain coverage and a certain amount to be paid; and requiring that the notice be sent to the policyholder's last known address at the beginning of a certain grace period and at least 30 days before the termination of coverage.

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Testimony (7)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVPaddy, MichaellobbyistMD Insurance AdminWritten (PDF)
FAVChair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance CommitteeIndividualPosition only
FAVChair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance CommitteeIndividualPosition only
FWAKarkhanis, NeallobbyistLeague of Life and Health InsurersOral
FWABenchaabon, NourMIAPosition only
FWACooney, DavidMIAPosition only
FWAPaddy, MichaellobbyistMaryland Insurance AdministrationOral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVPaddy, MichaelMD Insurance AdminRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.
FWAKarkhanis, NealLeague of Life and Health InsurersRegistered for: American Council of Life Insurers; Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund; City of Westminster; League of Life & Health Insurers of Maryland, Inc.; It Works Learning Center, Inc.; America's Health Insurance Plans
FWAPaddy, MichaelMaryland Insurance AdministrationRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.