Sec. 4. (a) No policy provision which is not subject to section 3 of this chapter shall make a policy, or any portion thereof, less favorable in any respect to the insured or the beneficiary than the provisions thereof which are subject to this chapter.
(b) A policy delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this state in violation of this chapter shall be held valid but shall be construed as provided in this chapter. When any provision in a policy subject to this chapter is in conflict with any provision of this chapter, the rights, duties, and obligations of the insurer, the insured, and the beneficiary shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.15, s.169.4. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.303.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 5. Accident and Sickness Insurance─policy Provisions
27-8-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
27-8-5-1. Policy of Accident and Sickness Insurance; Filing; Review; Conformity With Federal Act
27-8-5-1.5. Filing, Review, Approval, and Disapproval Process
27-8-5-2. Requirements for Issuance and Delivery of Policy
27-8-5-2.7. Individual Policy of Accident and Sickness Insurance; Waiver of Coverage
27-8-5-4. Effect of Other Policy Provisions or Policy Conflicting With Chapter
27-8-5-6. Defenses of Insurer; Acts Not Constituting Waiver
27-8-5-7. Acceptance of Premium for Period Beyond Termination Date; Effect; Misstatement of Age
27-8-5-9. Exemption of Certain Individual Policies
27-8-5-12. Supplementary Character of Chapter
27-8-5-14. Exception of Fraternal Benefit Associations
27-8-5-15.5. Inpatient Services for Treatment of Mental Illness or Substance Abuse
27-8-5-16. Policy of Group Accident and Sickness Insurance; Requirements
27-8-5-17. Exceptions; Discretionary Groups; Group Accident and Sickness Insurance
27-8-5-19. Contents; Group Accident and Sickness Insurance
27-8-5-20. Notice of Right to Return Policy
27-8-5-22. Refund of Unused Premiums
27-8-5-26. Post-Mastectomy Coverage
27-8-5-27. Dental Care Provisions Required
27-8-5-28. Coverage of Child to 26 Years of Age
27-8-5-29. Health Plans Offered Through Health Benefit Exchange