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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 31.14.01.17" title_num="31" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="01" heading="Appropriateness of Recommended Purchase.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In recommending the purchase or replacement of any long-term care insurance policy or certificate, an agent shall make reasonable efforts to determine the appropriateness of a recommended purchase or replacement.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In recommending the purchase or replacement of any long-term care insurance policy or certificate, the insurer or its agent shall make a reasonable effort to identify whether a prospective applicant for long-term care insurance:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Already has long-term care insurance, and the types and amounts of insurance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Had long-term care insurance in force during the last 12 months;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Is covered or is eligible for coverage under the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid); or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Intends to replace an existing hospital, medical, surgical, or other health insurance coverage with long-term care insurance.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>