Section 27-8-26-1 - Applicability of chapter(a) This chapter applies to the following:(1) Every policy of accident and sickness insurance (as defined in IC 27-8-5-1), whether written on an individual basis, a group basis, a franchise basis, or a blanket basis that is issued, delivered, or renewed in Indiana.(2) Every group contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-16) or individual contract (as defined in IC 27-13-1-21) through which a health maintenance organization furnishes health care services that is delivered, executed, or renewed in Indiana.(3) Every health care plan of a state or local governmental entity that provides coverage for health care services on a self-insurance basis in Indiana.(4) Every employee welfare benefit plan (as defined in 29 U.S.C. 1002) that is self-funded.(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:(1) Accident-only insurance, credit insurance, or disability income insurance.(2) Coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance.(3) Worker's compensation or similar insurance.(4) Automobile medical payment insurance.As added by P.L. 150-1997, SEC.4.