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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to the following:
(1) Every policy of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1), whether written on an individual basis, a group basis, a franchise basis, or a blanket basis that is issued, delivered, or renewed in Indiana.
(2) Every group contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-16) or individual contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-21) through which a health maintenance organization furnishes health care services that is delivered, executed, or renewed in Indiana.
(3) Every health care plan of a state or local governmental entity that provides coverage for health care services on a self-insurance basis in Indiana.
(4) Every employee welfare benefit plan (as defined in 29 U.S.C. 1002) that is self-funded.
(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) Accident-only insurance, credit insurance, or disability income insurance.
(2) Coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance.
(3) Worker's compensation or similar insurance.
(4) Automobile medical payment insurance.
(5) Life insurance.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 27. Insurance § 27-8-26-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-27-insurance/in-code-sect-27-8-26-1/
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