Virginia § 38.2-3539 - Physical examinations and autopsy
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3539 — Physical examinations and autopsy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3539. Physical examinations and autopsy
Each group accident and sickness insurance policy shall contain a provision that the insurer shall have the right (i) to examine the person for whom a claim is made when and as often as it may reasonably require during the pendency of claim under the policy and (ii) to make an autopsy where it is not prohibited by law.
1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3539
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3539 cover?
Section 38.2-3539 ("Physical examinations and autopsy") 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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