Massachusetts § 120F - Discrimination in terms or conditions of group or individual annuity, pure endowment contract or certificate prohibited

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§ 120F. Discrimination in terms or conditions of group or individual annuity, pure endowment contract or certificate prohibited

Section 120F. No company, officer or agent thereof shall make or permit a distinction, classification or discrimination, or otherwise recognize a difference in life expectancy, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status or national origin in the terms or conditions of a group or individual annuity, pure endowment contract or certificate covering residents of the commonwealth which is issued or delivered within or without the commonwealth on or after January 1, 2009, including, but not limited to, the amount or method of payment of premiums or rate charges or in the benefits payable. A violation of this section shall constitute an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of chapter 176D.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 120F

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 120F cover?

Section 120F ("Discrimination in terms or conditions of group or individual annuity, pure endowment contract or certificate prohibited") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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