DAR File No. 27686

Insurance, Administration

R590-132

Insurance Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27686
Filed: 01/31/2005, 03:33
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsections 31A-2-201(3) and (4) authorize the commissioner to write rules to implement the Insurance code. The rule identifies and restricts certain underwriting, classification, or declination practices that have been used to discriminate against individuals with HIV infection. The rule also provides guidelines regarding confidentiality of AIDS-related testing.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The department has received no written comments regarding this rule in the past five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule needs to be continued in force to make sure that the privacy of those tested for AIDS for insurance purposes, is protected.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at jwhitby@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at jwhitby@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.