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10270.3
. (a) A blanket disability policy of a type permitted under
paragraph (2) or (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 10270.2 may
include either a coordination of benefits policy provision or a
nonduplication of benefits policy provision, at the option of the
policyholder.
(b) The essential features of any policy under paragraph (2) or
(5) of subdivision (a) of Section 10270.2 shall be disclosed to the
insured, or the parent or legal guardian of the insured, prior to
enrollment in that policy. All disclosures shall state whether or not
the benefits payable under the blanket insurance policy are subject
to reduction, to the extent provided in the policy, if an individual
insured thereunder is entitled to benefits, whether on an indemnity
basis or on a provision-of-service basis, for hospital, medical,
dental, or surgical expenses under any other valid and collectible
individual, group, or blanket insurance policy or contract, hospital
or medical service program, or group-practice prepayment plan, except
for automobile medical payments insurance.
(c) The disclosure material shall be submitted to the commissioner
for review with the blanket insurance policy.