Georgia Code § 33-38-1

Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to protect the persons specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 33-38-2 , subject to certain limitations, against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-38-2 , due to the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer issuing such policies, plans, or contracts. To provide this protection: (1) an association of member insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and continuation of coverages as limited by this chapter; (2) members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and (3) the association is authorized to assist the Commissioner, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments or insolvencies. Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 405,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 668,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the persons specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 33-38-2 , subject to certain limitations, against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-38-2 , due to the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer issuing such policies, plans, or contracts. To provide this protection: (1) an association of member insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and continuation of coverages as limited by this chapter; (2) members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and (3) the association is authorized to assist the Commissioner, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments or insolvencies. Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 405,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 668,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the persons specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 33-38-2 , subject to certain limitations, against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-38-2 , due to the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer issuing such policies, plans, or contracts. To provide this protection: (1) an association of member insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and continuation of coverages as limited by this chapter; (2) members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and (3) the association is authorized to assist the Commissioner, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments or insolvencies. Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 405,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 668,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the persons specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 33-38-2 , subject to certain limitations, against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-38-2 , due to the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer issuing such policies, plans, or contracts. To provide this protection:
(1) an association of member insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and continuation of coverages as limited by this chapter;
(2) members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and
(3) the association is authorized to assist the Commissioner, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments or insolvencies.

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