Missouri § 383.209 - Rate increases over fifteen percent prohibited without notice, exception.
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§ 383.209. Rate increases over fifteen percent prohibited without notice, exception.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no insurer shall, with regards to medical malpractice insurance, as defined in section 383.150, implement any rate increase of more than fifteen percent without first providing clear and conspicuous written notice by United States mail to the insured at least sixty days prior to implementation of the rate increase, unless the increase is due to the request of the insured or due to a material change in the nature of the insured's health care practice or individual's risk characteristics.
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(L. 2006 H.B. 1837 § 383.199)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 383.209 cover?
Section 383.209 ("Rate increases over fifteen percent prohibited without notice, exception.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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