(1) A long-term care insurance shopper's guide in the format developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or a guide developed or approved by the commissioner, must be provided to all prospective applicants of a long-term care insurance policy or certificate.

(a) In the case of solicitations by an insurance producer, the insurance producer must deliver the shopper's guide prior to the presentation of an application or enrollment form.

(b) In the case of direct response solicitations, the shopper's guide must be presented in conjunction with any application or enrollment form.

(2) Issuers or insurance producers of life insurance policies or riders containing accelerated long-term care benefits are not required to furnish the shopper's guide, but must furnish the policy summary required by RCW 48.83.070(2).