{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-38.2-3605","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 38.2-3605","heading":"Coverage of preexisting conditions; Medicare supplement policies","body":"Notwithstanding subdivision 2 (b) of § 38.2-3503 or the provisions of § 38.2-3514.1, an insurer that issues a Medicare supplement policy shall not deny a claim for losses incurred more than six months from the effective date of coverage on the grounds that a condition existed prior to the effective date of coverage regardless of the application form used. Except as so provided, the policy or contract shall not include wording that would permit a defense based upon preexisting conditions.1980, c. 204, § 38.1-362.15; 1981, c. 575; 1986, c. 562; 1995, c. 522.","path":["Title 38.2. INSURANCE","Chapter 36. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/38.2-3605/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:16:05Z","sha256":"f3488994b71586bd892a91614e2f3b398c43a7b9348151e24ea5d7881db6bbd5","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-38.2-3604","next":"us-va/va.-code-38.2-3606"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}