Mississippi Code
Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance
§ 83-71-51. Purpose

The purpose of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 is to prohibit unfair discrimination by life insurers or insurance professionals on the basis of abuse status.Nothing in Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 shall be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65.

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Mississippi Code

Title 83 - Insurance

Chapter 71 - Unfair Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Health, Life, and Disability Income Insurance

Discrimination Against Subjects of Abuse in Life Insurance

§ 83-71-51. Purpose

§ 83-71-53. Applicability of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 to life insurers and insurance professionals issuing or renewing life insurance policies or certificates of life insurance in Mississippi

§ 83-71-55. Definitions

§ 83-71-59. Insurer or insurance professional taking adverse action on the basis of a medical condition insurer or insurance professional knows is abuse-related required to provide explanation for action

§ 83-71-61. Insurers to develop and adhere to written policies to protect the safety and privacy of subjects of abuse

§ 83-71-63. Investigation of written, signed complaints; adjudicatory proceeding; penalties for violations of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65

§ 83-71-65. Applicability of Sections 83-71-51 through 83-71-65 to certain policies or certificates of life insurance and certain applications for coverage under a policy or certificate of life insurance