2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 59A-22-1 — Scope of article.

59A-22-1. Scope of article.

This article [Chapter 59A, Article 22 NMSA 1978] applies generally to policies of individual health insurance. Nothing in this article shall apply to or affect:   

A.     any policy of workmen's compensation insurance or any policy of liability insurance with or without supplementary expense coverage therein; or   

B.     life insurance, endowment or annuity contracts or contracts supplemental thereto which contain only such provisions relating to health insurance as:   

(1)     provide additional benefits in case of death by accident; and   

(2)     operate to safeguard such contracts against lapse or to give a special surrender value or special benefit or annuity in event the insured or annuitant becomes totally and permanently disabled, as defined by the contract or supplemental contract;   

C.     group or blanket health insurance, except as stated in Article 23 [Chapter 59A, Article 23 NMSA 1978] of the Insurance Code; or   

D.     reinsurance.