41-1848. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE — COVERAGE FOR ABORTIONS IN STATE EXCHANGE PROHIBITED. (1) The legislature finds that:
(a) Pursuant to section 1303 of the patient protection and affordable care act, P.L. 111-148, states are explicitly permitted to pass laws prohibiting qualified health plans offered through an exchange in their state from offering abortion coverage;
(b) It is the longstanding policy of this state to prefer live childbirth over abortion and to prohibit the use of taxpayer moneys to fund abortions unless the mother’s life is at risk or the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest;
(c) Idaho law prohibits certain insurance plans, policies and contracts issued in this state from offering coverage for elective abortions; and
(d) It is the purpose of this section to affirmatively prohibit qualified health plans that cover abortions from participating in exchanges within this state.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no abortion coverage may be provided by a qualified health plan offered through an exchange created pursuant to the patient protection and affordable care act, P.L. 111-148, within the state of Idaho.
(3) The provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to an abortion performed if it is the recommendation of one (1) consulting physician that an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother, or if the pregnancy is a result of rape, as defined in section 18-6101, Idaho Code, or incest as determined by the courts.
History:
[41-1848, added 2011, ch. 152, sec. 1, p. 436.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 18 - THE INSURANCE CONTRACT
Section 41-1801 - SCOPE OF CHAPTER.
Section 41-1802 - “POLICY” DEFINED.
Section 41-1803 - “PREMIUM” DEFINED.
Section 41-1804 - INSURABLE INTEREST — PERSONAL INSURANCE.
Section 41-1805 - LIFE INSURANCE FOR BENEFIT OF CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS.
Section 41-1806 - INSURABLE INTEREST — PROPERTY.
Section 41-1807 - POWER TO CONTRACT — PURCHASE OF INSURANCE BY MINORS.
Section 41-1808 - APPLICATION REQUIRED — LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Section 41-1809 - ALTERATION OF APPLICATION — LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Section 41-1810 - APPLICATION AS EVIDENCE.
Section 41-1811 - REPRESENTATIONS IN APPLICATIONS.
Section 41-1812 - FILING, USE AND DISAPPROVAL OF FORMS.
Section 41-1813 - GROUNDS FOR DISAPPROVAL.
Section 41-1814 - STANDARD PROVISIONS IN GENERAL.
Section 41-1815 - CONTENTS OF POLICIES IN GENERAL.
Section 41-1816 - ASSESSMENT POLICIES — SPECIAL CONTENTS.
Section 41-1817 - ADDITIONAL POLICY CONTENTS.
Section 41-1818 - CHARTER AND BY-LAW PROVISIONS.
Section 41-1819 - EXECUTION OF POLICIES.
Section 41-1820 - UNDERWRITERS’ AND COMBINATION POLICIES.
Section 41-1821 - VALIDITY AND CONSTRUCTION OF NONCOMPLYING FORMS.
Section 41-1822 - CONSTRUCTION OF POLICIES.
Section 41-1824 - DELIVERY OF POLICY.
Section 41-1825 - RENEWAL BY CERTIFICATE.
Section 41-1826 - ASSIGNMENT OF POLICIES.
Section 41-1827 - RIGHT TO INSPECT POLICIES IN FORCE.
Section 41-1828 - PAYMENT DISCHARGES INSURER — PAYMENT TO MARITAL COMMUNITY.
Section 41-1830 - NOTICE OF LAPSE OR TERMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
Section 41-1831 - FORMS FOR PROOF OF LOSS TO BE FURNISHED.
Section 41-1832 - CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION NOT WAIVER.
Section 41-1833 - EXEMPTION OF PROCEEDS — LIFE INSURANCE.
Section 41-1834 - EXEMPTION OF PROCEEDS — DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Section 41-1835 - EXEMPTION OF PROCEEDS — GROUP INSURANCE.
Section 41-1836 - EXEMPTION OF PROCEEDS — ANNUITY CONTRACTS — ASSIGNABILITY OF RIGHTS.
Section 41-1837 - RETURN OF UNEARNED PREMIUMS ON DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
Section 41-1838 - VENUE OF SUITS AGAINST INSURERS.
Section 41-1839 - ALLOWANCE OF ATTORNEY’S FEES IN SUITS AGAINST OR IN ARBITRATION WITH INSURERS.
Section 41-1840 - PREPAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
Section 41-1841 - BLOCK CANCELLATIONS AND BLOCK NONRENEWALS — NOTICE TO DIRECTOR REQUIRED.
Section 41-1842 - COMMERCIAL INSURANCE — CANCELLATION — NONRENEWAL.
Section 41-1843 - INSURANCE RATES AND CREDIT RATING.
Section 41-1844 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITED.
Section 41-1845 - RECREATIONAL-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Section 41-1846 - HEALTH CARE POLICIES — APPLICABILITY — REQUIREMENT.
Section 41-1847 - ASSIGNMENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS.
Section 41-1849 - CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS OF DENTAL SERVICES.
Section 41-1850 - CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE.
Section 41-1851 - ELECTRONIC NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS.
Section 41-1852 - DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS PROHIBITED.