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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An insurer of an individual or group policy that takes an underwriting action that adversely affects a subject of abuse on the basis of a medical condition that the insurer knows is abuse-related shall explain the reason for its action to the applicant or insured in writing and shall be able to demonstrate that its action:
(1) Does not treat abuse status as a medical condition;
(2) Is permissible by law and applies in the same manner and to the same extent to all applicants and the insured with a similar medical condition without regard to whether the condition or claim is abuse-related; and
(3) Is based on a determination, made in conformance with sound actuarial principles or related actual or reasonably anticipated experience, that there is a correlation between the medical condition and a material increase in insurance risk.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 27. Insurance § 27-61-5. Justification of adverse insurance decisions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-27-insurance/ri-gen-laws-sect-27-61-5/
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