Idaho § 41-2142 - Limitation of benefits for elective abortions
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 41-2142 — Limitation of benefits for elective abortions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-2142. Limitation of benefits for elective abortions
All policies, contracts, plans or certificates of disability insurance delivered, issued for delivery or renewed in this state after the effective date of this section shall exclude coverage for elective abortions. Such exclusion may be waived by endorsement and the payment of a premium therefor. Availability of such coverage shall be at the option of the insurance carrier. For purposes of this section, an "elective abortion" means an abortion for any reason other than to preserve the life of the female upon whom the abortion is performed.
[41-2142, added 1983, ch. 94, sec. 1, p. 207.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 41-2142
What does Idaho Statutes § 41-2142 cover?
Section 41-2142 ("Limitation of benefits for elective abortions") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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