Title 27, INSURANCE

Sec. 13. "Current Procedural Terminology" or "CPT" refers to the Current Procedural Terminology coding system that is: (1) published by the American Medical Association; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 14. "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" or "DSM" refers to the document entitled "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association" that is in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 15. "Financial Analysis Handbook" refers to the document entitled "Financial Analysis Handbook" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 16. "Financial Condition Examiner's Handbook" refers to the document entitled "Financial Condition Examiner's Handbook" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 17. "Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Program" refers to the accreditation program through which the NAIC certifies that state insurance departments have demonstrated compliance with legal, financial, organizational, licensing, and control standards establish…

Sec. 18. "Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System" or "HCPCS" refers to the version of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System: (1) the use of which is required by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.); and (2) th…

Sec. 19. "Insurance Regulatory Information System Ratios Manual" refers to the document entitled "Insurance Regulatory Information System Ratios Manual" that is: (1) published by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a reference in this title to an Indiana statute is a reference to the statute: (1) as added to the Indiana Code (or, in the case of a noncode statute, as enacted into law); or (2) as amended; whichever occurred most recently. As…

Sec. 20. "International Classification of Diseases" or "ICD" refers to the International Classification of Diseases code book that is: (1) published by the World Health Organization; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 21. "Market Regulation Handbook" refers to the document entitled "Market Regulation Handbook" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 22. "NAIC" refers to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 23. "NAIC Uniform Life, Accident and Health, Annuity and Credit Product Coding Matrix" refers to the document entitled "National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Life, Accident and Health, Annuity and Credit Product Coding Matrix" that is: (1) published by the …

Sec. 24. "National Committee on Quality Assurance standards or guidelines" refers to standards or guidelines for accreditation of health plans: (1) that are published by the National Committee on Quality Assurance; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, S…

Sec. 25. "Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Guidance Manual" or "ORSA Manual" refers to the document entitled "Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Guidance Manual" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 26. "Purposes and Procedures Manual of the NAIC Investment Analysis Office" refers to the document entitled "Purposes and Procedures Manual of the NAIC Investment Analysis Office" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-201…

Sec. 27. "Risk Based Capital Instructions" or "RBC Instructions" refers to the document entitled "Risk Based Capital Forecasting and Instructions" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 28. "Securities Valuation Manual" refers to the document entitled "Securities Valuation Manual" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 29. "Third party administrator" or "TPA" refers to the coding system that is: (1) maintained by an applicable third party administrator; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a reference in this title to an Indiana administrative rule is a reference to the rule: (1) as added to the Indiana Administrative Code; or (2) as amended; whichever occurred most recently. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.…

Sec. 30. "Uniform application" refers to the document entitled "Uniform Application for Individual Producer License/Registration" for resident and nonresident producer licensing that is: (1) published by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SE…

Sec. 31. "Uniform Application for Business Entity Adjusters" refers to the document entitled "Uniform Application for Business Entity Adjuster License/Registration" that is: (1) published by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.…

Sec. 32. "Uniform Application for Individual Adjusters" refers to the document entitled "Uniform Application for Individual Adjuster or Apprentice License/Registration" that is: (1) published by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.…

Sec. 33. "Uniform application for third party administrator license" refers to the document entitled "Uniform Application for Third Party Administrator License" that is: (1) published by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 34. "Uniform business entity application" refers to the document entitled "Uniform Application for Business Entity License Renewal/Continuation" for resident and nonresident business entities that is: (1) published by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added …

Sec. 35. "Valuation Manual" refers to the Valuation Manual that: (1) was initially adopted by the NAIC on December 12, 2012; and (2) is in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the following apply to a reference in this title to a federal statute or regulation: (1) A reference that contains a citation to the: (A) United States Code location of the federal statute; or (B) Code of Federal Regulations loc…

Sec. 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title or as reported under section 1 of this chapter, a reference: (1) in this title; and (2) to a document not described this chapter; is a reference to the document as in effect on January 1, 2018. (b) The department shall mainta…

Sec. 6. The references in this chapter and the definitions in this chapter apply throughout this title. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 7. "Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual" refers to the document entitled "Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual" that is: (1) adopted by the NAIC; and (2) in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 8. "AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS) 61, Communication with Audit Committees" refers to the provision entitled "Statement on Auditing Standards 61, Communication with Audit Committees" that is: (1) published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountan…

Sec. 9. "American Cancer Society guidelines" refers to the guidelines published by the American Cancer Society that are in effect on January 1, 2018. As added by P.L.124-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 0.1. The addition of this chapter by P.L.194-1991 applies to the repair of motor vehicles under insurance policies issued or renewed after June 30, 1991. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.430.

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "body part" means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts that generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle. (b) The term includes the inner and outer panels of the body of a motor vehicle. As added by P…

Sec. 10. An insurer that: (1) is subject to the requirement set forth in section 8(c) of this chapter with respect to the repair of a motor vehicle; (2) does not satisfy this requirement; and (3) directs a body shop to repair the motor vehicle; commits an unfair claims settlement…

Sec. 11. An insurer that: (1) under section 8(c) of this chapter gives an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body part that the insured approves for use in the repair of the motor vehicle; and (2) directs a body shop to repair the motor vehicle using a type…

Sec. 12. An insurer that: (1) under section 8(c) of this chapter gives an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body parts that the insured approves for use in the repair of a motor vehicle; and (2) refuses to: (A) pay for; or (B) direct a body shop to use; th…

Sec. 13. An act that an insurer is required to perform under this chapter shall be considered to have been performed by the insurer if the act is performed by: (1) an agent of the insurer; or (2) a body shop that the insurer directs to repair a motor vehicle. As added by P.L.194-…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "body shop" means a business that repairs damage to the exterior of motor vehicles. As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "insured" means a person who is entitled to the coverage provided by an insurance policy. As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "insurer" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-1-2-3. As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "motor vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-105. As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.150.

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "new body part" means a body part that has not previously been attached to a motor vehicle. As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "used body part" means a body part that has previously been attached to a motor vehicle. As added by P.L.194-1991, SEC.2.

Sec. 8. (a) An insurer that is obligated to pay at least part of the cost of repairing the exterior of a motor vehicle under an insurance policy issued by the insurer may not direct a body shop to repair the motor vehicle until the insurer has presented the insured with a written…

Sec. 9. An insurer that: (1) is required to give a written notice to an insured under section 8 of this chapter concerning the repair of a motor vehicle; (2) does not give the insured a written notice that meets the requirements set forth in section 8(b) of this chapter; and (3) …