Sec. 9. A certificate shall not be delivered or issued for delivery in Indiana unless a copy of the form has been filed with the commissioner in the manner provided for like policies issued by life insurers in Indiana. Every life, accident, health, or disability insurance certificate and every annuity certificate issued after December 31, 1986, shall meet the standard contract provision requirements not inconsistent with this chapter for like policies issued by life insurers in this state, except that a society may provide for a grace period for payment of premiums of one (1) full month in its certificate. The certificate shall also contain a provision stating the amount of premiums that are payable under the certificate and a provision reciting or setting forth the substance of any sections of the society's laws or rules in force at the time of issuance of the certificate that, if violated, will result in the termination or reduction of benefits payable under the certificate. If the laws of the society provide for expulsion or suspension of a member, the certificate shall also contain a provision that any member so expelled or suspended, except for nonpayment of a premium or within the contestable period for material misrepresentation in the application for membership or insurance, shall have the privilege of maintaining the certificate in force by continuing payment of the required premium.
As added by P.L.262-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.110.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 11. Fraternal Benefit Societies
Chapter 6. Contractual Benefits
27-11-6-1. Contractual Benefits
27-11-6-4. Issuance of Certificate to Owner of Benefit Contract
27-11-6-6. Issuance of Benefit Contract Upon Life of a Minor
27-11-6-8. Copies of Documents as Evidence of Terms and Conditions
27-11-6-9. Filing of Copy of Certificate With Commissioner; Contents of Certificate