Same; act acknowledges existing right of assignment

40-440. Same; act acknowledges existing right of assignment. This act acknowledges, declares and codifies the existing right of assignment of interests under individual and group life and accident and health insurance policies. History: L. 1969, ch. 239, § 2; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section does not guarantee absolute right to assign benefits by voiding contracts limiting scope of assignment. St. Francis Reg. Med. Ctr. v. Blue Cross, 810 F. Supp. 1209, 1210, 1218 (1992). 2. Policy restricting assignment of insured's right to collect PIP benefits is in violation of Kansas statutes and public policy. Bolz v. State Farm Mut. Ins. Co., 274 Kan. 420, 52 P.3d 898 (2002). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026