§ 23-83-122 - Notice as to conversion right.
23-83-122. Notice as to conversion right.
(a) If any individual insured under a group policy, excluding an annuity policy, hereafter delivered in this state becomes entitled under the terms of the policy to have an individual policy of life insurance issued to him or her without evidence of insurability, subject to making of application and payment of the first premium by the individual within the period specified in the policy and if the individual is not given notice of the existence of the right at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of the period, then the individual shall have an additional period within which to exercise that right. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to continue any insurance beyond the period provided in the policy.
(b) Written notice presented to the individual or mailed by the policyholder to the last known address of the individual or mailed by the insurer to the last known address of the individual as furnished by the policyholder shall constitute notice for the purpose of this section.