§ 22:2082 — Purpose

§2082. Purpose
A. The purpose of this Part is to protect, subject to certain limitations, the persons
listed in R.S. 22:2083(A) against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under
life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in R.S. 22:2083(B), because
of the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer that issued the policies, plans, or
contracts.
B. To provide this protection, an association of member insurers is hereby created
to pay benefits and to continue coverages as limited herein. Members of the association are
subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this Part.
NOTE: Former R.S. 22:2082 redesignated as R.S. 22:494 by Acts 2008, No.
415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

Legislative History

Acts 1991, No. 998, §1, eff. Sept. 30, 1991; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1395.2 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2018, No. 97, §1.