34-18-13-1. Liability Under Chapter Dependent Upon Maintenance of Malpractice Liability Insurance
Sec. 1. Only while malpractice liability insurance remains in force are the health care provider and the health care provider’s insurer liable to a patient or the patient’s representative for malpractice to the extent and in the manner specified in this article. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-13-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
34-18-13-2. Acceptance of Article; Filing of Proof of Financial Responsibility
Sec. 2. The filing of proof of financial responsibility with the commissioner constitutes, on the part of the insurer, a conclusive and unqualified acceptance of this article. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-13-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
34-18-13-3. Policy Terms Limiting Liability Void
Sec. 3. A provision in a policy attempting to limit or modify the liability of the insurer contrary to this article is void. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-13-3.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
34-18-13-4. Included Policy Provisions
Sec. 4. Every policy issued under this article (or IC 27-12 before its repeal) is considered to include the following provisions, and any change made by legislation adopted by the general assembly as fully as if the change were written in the policy: (1) The insurer assumes all obligations to pay an award imposed against […]
34-18-13-5. Insurer’s Failure to Pay Judgment; Revocation of Policy Form
Sec. 5. If an insurer fails or refuses to pay a final judgment, except during the pendency of an appeal, or fails, or refuses to comply with this article, in addition to any other legal remedy, the commissioner may also revoke the approval of the insurer’s policy form until the insurer pays the award or […]