(a) A written disclosure, as set forth below, shall be included with the filing for the commissioner’s approval, and shall be given to each applicant. The same written disclosure shall be attached to the policy or certificate delivered to the insured.

(b) The required written disclosure shall be in the following form:

“IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANT/BUYER REGARDING ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFITS”

“The benefits provided by this accelerated death benefit are not intended to provide, and will never provide, long-term care insurance, nursing home insurance, or home care insurance. If you are interested in long-term care or nursing home or home care insurance, you should consult with an insurance agent licensed to sell that insurance, inquire with the insurance company offering the accelerated death benefits, or visit the California Department of Insurance Internet Web site (www.insurance.ca.gov) section regarding long-term care insurance.

If you choose to accelerate a portion of your death benefit, doing so will reduce the amount that your beneficiary will receive upon your death.

Receipt of accelerated death benefits may be taxable. Prior to electing to buy the accelerated death benefit, you should seek assistance from a qualified tax adviser.

Receipt of accelerated death benefits may affect eligibility for public assistance programs, such as Medi-Cal or Medicaid. Prior to electing to buy the accelerated death benefit, you should consult with the appropriate social services agency concerning how receipt of accelerated death benefits may affect that eligibility.”

(c) In the case of agent-solicited life insurance, the agent shall provide the disclosure form to the applicant prior to, or concurrently with, the application. Acknowledgment of the applicant’s receipt of the disclosure shall be signed by the applicant and the writing agent.

(d) In the case of a solicitation by direct response methods, the insurer shall provide the disclosure form to the applicant together with the application. The form shall include a statement that a full premium refund shall be provided to the insured if the policy is returned to the company within the free look period, pursuant to Section 10295.8.

(e) In the case of group insurance policies, the disclosure form shall be delivered together with the application for the certificate, or with the certificate of coverage or any related document furnished by the insurer for the certificate holder.

(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 98, Sec. 7. (AB 2180) Effective January 1, 2019.)