Sec. 8. (a) The state or a political subdivision of the state may provide, in the life and disability insurance that covers employees of the state or political subdivision, accidental death coverage or double indemnity coverage for a health condition caused by a communicable disease that results in total or partial disability or death that is presumed to be a disability or death incurred in the line of duty under this chapter.
(b) This chapter does not require an insurer that issues a noncompulsory life insurance policy or a noncompulsory disability insurance policy to include in the policy coverage for a disability or death presumed incurred in the line of duty as described in this chapter.
As added by P.L.185-2002, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Article 10. Public Employee Benefits
5-10-13-1. "Exposure Risk Disease"
5-10-13-3. "High Risk for Occupational Exposure"
5-10-13-4. "Political Subdivision"
5-10-13-5. Presumption That Disability or Death Incurred in the Line of Duty
5-10-13-6. Exception to Presumption for Vaccine or Prevention Measure
5-10-13-8. Insurance Coverage for Disability or Death Presumed Incurred in the Line of Duty
5-10-13-9. Other Requirements for Disability Benefits Not Affected