Virginia § 38.2-3537 - Time of payment of claims
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3537 — Time of payment of claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3537. Time of payment of claims
Each group accident and sickness insurance policy shall contain a provision that all benefits payable under the policy other than benefits for loss of time shall be payable within sixty days after receipt of proof of loss. The provision shall also state that, subject to proof of loss, all accrued benefits payable under the policy for loss of time shall be paid at least monthly during the continuance of the period for which the insurer is liable, and that any balance remaining unpaid at the termination of such period will be paid as soon as possible.
1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3537
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3537 cover?
Section 38.2-3537 ("Time of payment of claims") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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