Insurance Law 2617 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 2616 Discrimination because of status as a living organ or tissue donor up ARTICLE 26 Unfair Claim Settlement Practices; Other Misconduct; Discrimination next SECTION 2618 Standards for prompt investigation and settlement of claims Viewing most recent revision (from 2020-10-16) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2020-10-16 Share Facebook Email SECTION 2617 Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids Insurance (ISC) CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE 26 § 2617. Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids. No insurer or entity authorized to issue the kinds of insurance specified in paragraphs one or two of subsection (a) of section one thousand one hundred thirteen of this chapter shall refuse to issue a life insurance policy or annuity contract or adjust the amount of premiums, or rates, charged for life insurance policies or annuity contracts for any individual solely because such individual has been prescribed medication used to block the effects of opioids, including, but not limited to, Naloxone and Narcan, unless such action is based on sound actuarial principles or actual or reasonably anticipated experience.