History. Code 1981, § 33-30-28 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1402, § 5; Code 1981, § 33-30-12 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 33; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1358, § 2; Ga. L. 1994, p. 858, § 2; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1462, § 7.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1991, a comma was inserted following “avocational factors” in the first sentence of subsection (d).
Editor’s notes.
Former Code Section 33-30-12 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 1039, § 1), relating to group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, was repealed by Ga. L. 1986, p. 688, § 2, effective April 1, 1986.
Ga. L. 1997, p. 1462, § 1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that that Act, which enacted this Code section, is intended to comply with the requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, as well as to provide an acceptable alternative mechanism for the availability of individual health insurance coverage as contemplated by that federal Act; and further provides that the Act shall be narrowly construed to achieve such purpose without otherwise limiting the state’s legislative or regulatory powers with respect to insurance.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 30 - Group or Blanket Accident and Sickness Insurance
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 33-30-1. “Group Accident and Sickness Insurance” Defined; “True Association” Defined
§ 33-30-2. Effect of Chapter Upon Other Provisions
§ 33-30-3. “Blanket Accident and Sickness Insurance” Defined
§ 33-30-4. Required Provisions Generally
§ 33-30-4.1. Coverage for Human Heart Transplants; Optional Endorsement; Requirements; Guidelines
§ 33-30-4.2. Insurance Coverage for Mammograms, Pap Smears, and Prostate-Specific Antigen Tests
§ 33-30-4.5. Coverage for Child Wellness Services
§ 33-30-5. Direct Payment for Hospital or Medical Services
§ 33-30-7. Provision in Group or Blanket Policies for Medical or Surgical Services Generally
§ 33-30-9. Payment of Benefits Under Blanket Accident and Sickness Policies
§ 33-30-11. Applicability of Chapter 29 of Title to Group or Blanket Policies
§ 33-30-13.1. Furnishing Claims Experience to Policyholders
§ 33-30-15. Continuation of Similar Coverage; Preexisting Conditions; Procedures and Guidelines