As used in this chapter, "policy of accident and sickness insurance" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-8-5-1 . The term does not include the following:
- (1) Accident only, credit, dental, vision, Medicare supplement, long term care, or disability income insurance.
- (2) Coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance.
- (3) Automobile medical payment insurance.
- (4) A specified disease policy.
(5) A short term insurance plan that:
- (A) may not be renewed; and
- (B) has a duration of not more than six (6) months.
(6) A policy that provides indemnity benefits not based on any expense incurred requirement, including a plan that provides coverage for:
- (A) hospital confinement, critical illness, or intensive care; or
- (B) gaps for deductibles or copayments.
- (7) Worker's compensation or similar insurance.
- (8) A student health plan.
- (9) A supplemental plan that always pays in addition to other coverage.
(10) An employer sponsored health benefit plan that is:
- (A) provided to individuals who are eligible for Medicare; and
- (B) not marketed as, or held out to be, a Medicare supplement policy.
As added by P.L.126-2013, SEC.4.