Ins. Code, § 10270.6 · Article 1. Scope of Chapter and Definitions
Ins. Code, § 10270.6
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Every group disability master policy shall contain the following provisions:
(a) A provision that the policy, the application of the policyholder, and the individual applications, if any, of the individuals insured shall constitute the entire contract between the parties, and that all statements made by the policyholder, or by the individuals insured shall, in the absence of fraud, be deemed representations and not warranties, and that no such statement shall be used in defense to a claim under the policy, unless it is contained in a written application;
(b) A provision that the insurer will issue to the policyholder for delivery to the individuals insured under such policy, an individual certificate setting forth a statement as to the insurance protection to which he or she is entitled and to whom payable;
(c) A provision that to the group or class thereof originally insured shall be added from time to time all new employees, members, or pupils of the policyholder eligible to and applying for insurance in such group or class;
(d) A statement that such policy is not in lieu of and does not affect any requirement for coverage by workers’ compensation insurance.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 231, Sec. 16. (AB 2045) Effective January 1, 2019.
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