{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"12693.84","citation":"Ins. Code, § 12693.84","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE [1880. - 12880.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 6.2. HEALTHY FAMILIES [12693. - 12694.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-6.2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11. Protection Against Substitution of Benefits [12693.80. - 12693.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-6.2/chapter-11"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 623, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of Sections <a href=\"/ins/12693.82\">12693.82</a> and <a href=\"/ins/12693.83\">12693.83</a>, group health coverage includes any group disability insurance policy covering hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, group health care service plan contract, or self-insured employee welfare benefit plan.</p>","text":"For purposes of Sections 12693.82 and 12693.83, group health coverage includes any group disability insurance policy covering hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, group health care service plan contract, or self-insured employee welfare benefit plan.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/protection-against-substitution-of-benefits-12693-84","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}