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.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-8-26-1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(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.

As added by P.L.150-1997, SEC.4.

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