Ind. Code ch. 27-2-16

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Ind. Code § 27-2-16-0.1 Application of chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of this chapter by P.L.193-1991 applies to policies first issued or renewed after June 30, 1991. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.427.

Ind. Code § 27-2-16-1 Supplemental construction of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter is supplemental to IC 27-1. As added by P.L.193-1991, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 27-2-16-2 "Insurer" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "insurer" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-1-2-3(x). As added by P.L.193-1991, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 27-2-16-3 Claim forms; statement of false claim constituting fraud; effect of absence of statement

Sec. 3. (a) All preprinted claim forms provided by an insurer to a claimant that are required as a condition of payment of a claim must contain a statement that clearly states in substance the following: "A person who knowingly and with intent to defraud an insurer files a statement of claim containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information commits a felony.". (b) The lack of a statement required under subsection (a) does not constitute a defense against a prosecution under IC 35-43-5. As added by P.L.193-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.181-2005, SEC.1; P.L.174-2021, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 27-2-16-4 Identification cards and benefit booklets; utilization review determination clause

Sec. 4. An insurer shall include on each identification card and on all benefit booklets that are delivered to an enrollee (as defined in IC 27-8-17-3) whose policy requires a utilization review determination (as defined in IC 27-8-17-8) a printed statement in boldface 8 point type in the benefit booklets and in 6 point type on the identification cards that reads substantially as follows: "NOTICE: Precertification or preauthorization does NOT guarantee coverage for or the payment of the service or procedure reviewed.". As added by P.L.132-1994, SEC.1.

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