Sec. 1201.012. DEFENSE OF CLAIM. The following actions by an insurer do not operate as a waiver of the insurer's rights in defense of a claim that arises under an individual accident and health insurance policy:
(1) acknowledgment of the receipt of notice given under the policy;
(2) provision of a form for filing a proof of loss;
(3) acceptance of a proof of loss; or
(4) investigation of a claim under the policy.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle A - Health Coverage in General
Chapter 1201 - Accident and Health Insurance
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 1201.003. Applicability of Chapter
Section 1201.004. Construction of Chapter
Section 1201.005. References to Chapter
Section 1201.006. Rulemaking Authority
Section 1201.007. Notice and Hearing
Section 1201.008. Judicial Review
Section 1201.009. Nonconforming Policy
Section 1201.010. Third-Party Ownership of Policy
Section 1201.012. Defense of Claim
Section 1201.013. Programs Promoting Disease Prevention, Wellness, and Health