27-2-19-0.1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of this chapter by P.L.187-1996 applies only to claims made or a cause of action that arises after June 30, 1996. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.428.

27-2-19-1. “Governmental Agency” Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “governmental agency” means any: (1) department; (2) division; (3) public agency; (4) political subdivision; or (5) other public instrumentality; of a political subdivision, the state of Indiana, or the federal government. As added by P.L.187-1996, SEC.1.

27-2-19-2. “Insurer” Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “insurer” means a person who transacts a property and casualty insurance business. As added by P.L.187-1996, SEC.1.

27-2-19-3. “Law Enforcement Agency” Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “law enforcement agency” means an agency or a department of any level of government whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders. The term includes the office of the inspector general. As added by P.L.187-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.222-2005, SEC.36.

27-2-19-4. “Person” Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “person” includes individuals, corporations, associations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. As added by P.L.187-1996, SEC.1.

27-2-19-5. “Political Subdivision” Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “political subdivision” has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. As added by P.L.187-1996, SEC.1.

27-2-19-6. Authorization or Release From Claimant; When Required; Exceptions

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a law enforcement agency, an insurer, or a governmental agency that has reason to believe that an application for insurance or a claim for insurance proceeds is being, or is likely to be, presented: (1) based upon misrepresentation; and (2) with intent to defraud; […]

27-2-19-7. Immunity From Liability

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, “representative” includes: (1) a representative investigative agency; and (2) an attorney; of a law enforcement agency, insurer, or governmental agency. (b) Any: (1) law enforcement agency, insurer, or governmental agency; or (2) agent, employee, or representative of a law enforcement agency, insurer, or governmental agency; that receives […]

27-2-19-8. Obtaining Medical Records and Reports in Claims for Bodily Injury

Sec. 8. (a) A law enforcement agency, insurer, or governmental agency who has obtained the names and addresses of a claimant’s medical providers under section 6(b) of this chapter may obtain the claimant’s medical records and medical reports from any other law enforcement agency, insurer, or governmental agency: (1) with the prior authorization or release […]

27-2-19-9. Conflict of Laws

Sec. 9. For the purpose of insurance fraud investigation, if another provision in Indiana law regarding the release or receipt of information conflicts with this chapter, this chapter governs and controls. As added by P.L.187-1996, SEC.1.