Free Senior and Special Needs Study Guide
Missouri Life, Accident & Health exam — Senior and Special Needs.
The national Senior and Special Needs guide covers Medicare, the standardized Medigap plans, Medicaid and LTC concepts, with the 2026 Medicare figures. This guide covers Missouri's rules. Medicare supplement rules are in RSMo 376.879–376.882 and 20 CSR 400-3.650. Long-term care rules are in RSMo 376.1109–376.1115 and 20 CSR 400-4.100.
Medicare supplement
| Rule | Missouri requirement |
|---|---|
| Outline of coverage | Delivered when the application is made, or the policy can't be delivered (376.879) |
| Free look | A first-page notice of the right to return the policy within 30 days of delivery for a refund (376.881) |
| Cancellation refunds | Unearned premium past the month of cancellation is refunded within 20 days of notice (376.882) |
| Open enrollment | Guaranteed issue during the 6 months starting with the first month the applicant is 65 and enrolled in Part B (20 CSR 400-3.650) |
| Missouri anniversary right | A person who ends a Medigap policy within 30 days of its annual anniversary is eligible for guaranteed issue of another (20 CSR 400-3.650) |
| Pre-existing conditions | No exclusion for losses more than 6 months after the effective date. The look-back is limited to 6 months. |
| Replacement | No new pre-existing or waiting periods if the replaced policy was in force at least 6 months |
| Medicaid suspension | Benefits and premium are suspended for up to 24 months if the policyholder notifies the issuer within 90 days of becoming entitled to Medicaid |
| First-page notice | "Notice to buyer: This policy may not cover all of your medical expenses." |
| Compensation | First-year commission is capped at 200% of the second year. Renewal commissions equal the second year's and are paid for at least 5 renewal years. |
All standardized plans include the basic (core) benefits, such as Part A coinsurance for hospital days 61–90 and lifetime reserve days.
Long-term care insurance
| Rule | Missouri requirement |
|---|---|
| Free look | 30 days after delivery (376.1109) |
| Renewability | No cancellation, nonrenewal or termination because of age or declining health (376.1109) |
| Pre-existing conditions | Look-back limited to 6 months. No exclusion for losses starting more than 6 months after coverage begins. |
| Prior hospitalization | Can't be required for any benefit (376.1109) |
| Outline of coverage | Delivered before an application is presented. The policy is delivered within 30 days of approval (376.1115). |
| Shopper's guide | Delivered before an application is presented (20 CSR 400-4.100) |
| Lapse protection | The applicant names at least one person to receive lapse notices, or signs a waiver. Notice comes at least 30 days before lapse, and no sooner than 30 days after the premium is due. Reinstatement for cognitive impairment if requested within 5 months. |
| Inflation protection | Must be offered on terms at least as favorable as 5% annual compounding |
| Rate increases | Notice at least 45 days before implementation |
| Benefit trigger | Tax-qualified policies use the IRC 7702B trigger: unable to do 2 ADLs for at least 90 days, or severe cognitive impairment |
Producer requirements (20 CSR 400-4.120)
- Hold both the life and health lines of authority.
- Complete a one-time 8-hour course, then 4 hours before each biennial renewal.
Common exam traps
- Medigap: 30-day free look, and refunds of unearned premium within 20 days of cancellation.
- Missouri's anniversary guaranteed-issue right lets someone switch within 30 days of the policy anniversary.
- Medigap first-year commission can't exceed 200% of the second year's.
- LTC producers need both life and health licenses, plus 8 hours of training up front and 4 each renewal.
- LTC inflation protection is offered at 5% compound.
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