CHAPTER 32. COVERAGE FOR CHEMOTHERAPY
IC 27-8-32
Chapter 32. Coverage for Chemotherapy
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Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a policy of accident and sickness
insurance that provides coverage for both of the following:
(1) Orally administered cancer chemotherapy.
(2) Cancer chemotherapy that is administered intravenously or
by injection.
As added by P.L.46-2009, SEC.1.
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"Cancer chemotherapy"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "cancer chemotherapy" means
medication that is prescribed by a physician to kill or slow the
growth of cancer cells.
As added by P.L.46-2009, SEC.1.
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"Insured"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "insured" means an individual who
is entitled to coverage under a policy of accident and sickness
insurance.
As added by P.L.46-2009, SEC.1.
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"Policy of accident and sickness insurance"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "policy of accident and sickness
insurance" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-8-5-1.
As added by P.L.46-2009, SEC.1.
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Prohibition on coverage limitations
Sec. 5. Coverage for orally administered cancer chemotherapy
under a policy of accident and sickness insurance must not be subject
to dollar limits, copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions
that are less favorable to an insured than the dollar limits,
copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions that apply to
coverage for cancer chemotherapy that is administered intravenously
or by injection under the policy of accident and sickness insurance.
As added by P.L.46-2009, SEC.1.