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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 31.10.06.07" title_num="31" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="06" heading="Policy Provisions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except for permitted preexisting condition clauses as described in Regulations .08B and .27B(2) of this chapter, a policy or certificate may not be advertised, solicited, or issued for delivery in this State as a Medicare supplement policy if the policy or certificate contains limitations or exclusions on coverage that are more restrictive than those of Medicare.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A Medicare supplement policy or certificate may not use waivers to exclude, limit, or reduce coverage or benefits for specifically named or described preexisting diseases or physical conditions.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A Medicare supplement policy or certificate in force in this State may not contain benefits which duplicate benefits provided by Medicare.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Polices With Benefits for Outpatient Prescription Drugs.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Subject to COMAR 31.10.05.07B(4) and (6)—(9), and Regulation .08B(5)—(10) of this chapter, a Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs in existence before January 1, 2006, shall be renewed for current policyholders who do not enroll in Part D at the option of the policyholder.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs may not be issued after December 31, 2005.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>After December 31, 2005, a Medicare supplement policy with benefits for outpatient prescription drugs may not be renewed after the policyholder enrolls in Medicare Part D unless:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The policy is modified to eliminate outpatient prescription coverage for expenses of outpatient prescription drugs incurred after the effective date of the individual's coverage under a Part D plan; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Premiums are adjusted to reflect the elimination of outpatient prescription drug coverage at the time of Medicare Part D enrollment, accounting for any claims paid, if applicable.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>