Sec. 1. This chapter applies to:

(1) every policy of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1), whether written on an individual basis, a group basis, a franchise basis, or a blanket basis; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-8-24-1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • maternity benefits: refers to the provision of health care to a woman before, during, and after delivery of a child, including physician, hospital, laboratory, and ultrasound services. See Indiana Code 27-8-24-3
(2) every group contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-16) or individual contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-21) through which a health maintenance organization furnishes health care services;

that is issued, delivered, executed, or renewed in Indiana and that provides maternity benefits.

As added by P.L.194-1996, SEC.1.