OAR 836-052-0736: Prohibition Against Preexisting Conditions, Waiting Periods and Probationary Periods in Replacement Policies and Certificates

(1) If a long-term care insurance policy replaces another long-term care insurance policy, the replacing insurer shall waive any time periods applicable to preexisting conditions, waiting periods and probationary periods in the new long-term care insurance policy for similar benefits to the extent that similar exclusions have been satisfied under the original policy. (2) If a group long-term care policy is replaced by another group long-term care policy purchased by the same policyholder, the succeeding insurer shall offer coverage to all persons covered under the old group policy on its date of termination.