Applicability of chapter

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 (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.