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IN HB1139

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mike Braun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1139 Summary

  • Allows out-of-state accident and sickness insurers licensed in accredited states to sell policies to Indiana residents without obtaining an Indiana certificate of authority, provided they comply with state examination and premium tax requirements.

  • Out-of-state insurers must comply with IC 27-1-18-2, the new chapter requirements, and applicable laws of their home state to issue policies in Indiana.

  • The Indiana Insurance Commissioner may conduct market conduct and solvency examinations of out-of-state insurers and may adopt rules to review and limit premium rate changes on these policies.

  • Out-of-state insurers must provide two required notices in 12-point bold type at policy issuance and renewal, disclosing that the policy is governed by the home state's laws (not Indiana's) and may provide fewer benefits than Indiana-mandated policies.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Out-of-state health insurance. Allows an accident and sickness insurer that is licensed in certain other states, but is not licensed in Indiana, and that complies with the state examination and insurance premium tax requirements, to issue a policy of accident and sickness insurance to a resident of Indiana without complying with other Indiana insurance law.

Last Action

Representative Hamm added as coauthor

2/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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