CODE OF VIRGINIA

COVERAGE OF PREEXISTING CONDITIONS; MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES (§ 38.2-3605)

Notwithstanding subdivision 2 (b) of § 38.2-3503 or the provisions of §
38.2-3514.1, an insurer that issues a Medicare supplement policy shall not deny
a claim for losses incurred more than six months from the effective date of
coverage on the grounds that a condition existed prior to the effective date of
coverage regardless of the application form used. Except as so provided, the
policy or contract shall not include wording that would permit a defense based
upon preexisting conditions.

HISTORY: 1980, c. 204, § 38.1-362.15; 1981, c. 575; 1986, c. 562; 1995, c. 522.