Notwithstanding subdivision 2 (b) of § 38.2-3503 or the provisions of § 38.2-3514.1, an insurer that issues a Medicare supplement policy shall not deny a claim for losses incurred more than six months from the effective date of coverage on the grounds that a condition existed prior to the effective date of coverage regardless of the application form used. Except as so provided, the policy or contract shall not include wording that would permit a defense based upon preexisting conditions.
1980, c. 204, § 38.1-362.15; 1981, c. 575; 1986, c. 562; 1995, c. 522.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 36 - Medicare Supplement Policies
§ 38.2-3600. Medicare supplement policy; definition
§ 38.2-3601. Medicare supplement policies; minimum return for group policies generally
§ 38.2-3603. Same; minimum return for individual policies
§ 38.2-3604. Free look notice required
§ 38.2-3605. Coverage of preexisting conditions; Medicare supplement policies
§ 38.2-3606. Outline of coverage
§ 38.2-3607. Group or individual Medicare supplement policies; minimum standards
§ 38.2-3608. Regulations establishing minimum standards
§ 38.2-3609. Insurer to file copy of advertisement with Commission
§ 38.2-3610. Medicare supplement policies for persons eligible by reason of disability