Texas Statutes
§ 1651.056 — REVIEW; APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF PREMIUM RATES.
Texas § 1651.056
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Tex. Insurance Code Code Ann. § 1651.056 (2026).
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Sec. 1651.056. REVIEW; APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF PREMIUM RATES.
(a)A long-term care premium rate may not be used until the rate has been filed with the department and approved by the commissioner.
(b)The commissioner may disapprove a long-term care premium rate that is not actuarially justified or does not comply with standards established under this chapter or adopted by rule by the commissioner.
(c)An insurer who obtains the commissioner's approval of an increase of a long-term care premium rate under Subsection (a) shall:
(1)notify policyholders of the scheduled rate increase at least 45 days prior to the date that the policyholder is required to make a premium payment at the increased rate; and
(2)provide contingent nonforfeiture benefits consistent with nationally recognized mod
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1374 (S.B. 963 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Nearby Sections
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§ 1651.001
APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.§ 1651.002
EXEMPTIONS.§ 1651.003
LONG-TERM CARE BENEFIT PLAN DEFINED.§ 1651.004
RULES.§ 1651.005
CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.§ 1651.006
CONFLICTS WITH OTHER PROVISIONS.§ 1651.051
MINIMUM STANDARDS.§ 1651.052
PREEXISTING CONDITIONS.§ 1651.053
LOSS RATIO STANDARDS.§ 1651.054
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFUND.§ 1651.055
RATE STABILIZATION.§ 1651.101
DEFINITIONS.§ 1651.102
APPLICABILITY.§ 1651.103
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