Sec. 8. Except as otherwise expressly indicated in this section, nothing contained in sections 1 through 7 of this chapter shall apply to or affect:
(1) any policy of worker's compensation insurance or any policy of liability insurance with or without supplementary coverage in the policy;
(2) any policy or contract of reinsurance;
(3) as to sections 2 through 7 of this chapter, any blanket or group policy of insurance;
(4) life insurance, endowment, or annuity contracts, or contracts supplemental thereto which contain only such provisions relating to accident and sickness insurance as:
(A) provide additional benefits in case of death or dismemberment or loss of sight by accident; or
(B) operate to safeguard such contracts against lapse, or to give a special surrender value or special benefit or an annuity in the event that the insured or annuitant shall become totally and permanently disabled, as defined by the contract or supplemental contract;
(5) as to sections 2 through 5 of this chapter, any policies of accident and sickness insurance issued on the industrial plan with premiums payable on a weekly basis; or
(6) transportation ticket policies sold only at public transportation stations or at public transportation ticket offices by public transportation employees, as to such of the required provisions set out in section 3 of this chapter as are incongruous with the coverage and conditions of the policies.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.15, s.169.8; Acts 1955, c.129, s.1. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.306; P.L.28-1988, SEC.105.
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