# W. Va. Code § 33-15-1: Scope of article

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 33-15-1
- **Heading:** Scope of article
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 33 / Article 15 / Section 1

## Text

Nothing in this article shall apply to or affect:

(a) Any policy of liability or workers' compensation insurance nor shall any of the references to "other insurance" contained in this article be interpreted to mean, include, or apply to, any policy of liability or workers' compensation insurance.

(b) Any group accident and sickness policy issued in accordance with article sixteen of this chapter.

(c) Life insurance (including endowment or annuity contracts), or contracts supplemental thereto, which contain only such provisions relating to accident and sickness insurance as (1) provide additional benefits in case of death by accidental means, or as (2) operate to safeguard such contracts against lapse, or to give a special surrender value or special benefit or an annuity in the event that the insured shall become totally and permanently disabled as defined by the contract or supplemental contract.

(d) Reinsurance.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-1 §33-15-1. Scope of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-1A §33-15-1a. Premium rate increase requests; loss ratio requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S1A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-1B §33-15-1b. Rates, individual major medical policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S1B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2 §33-15-2. Scope and format of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2A §33-15-2a. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2B §33-15-2b. Guaranteed issue; limitation of coverage; election; denial of coverage; network plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2C §33-15-2c. Feasibility study for alternatives to guaranteed issue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2C.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2D §33-15-2d. Exceptions to guaranteed renewability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2D.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2E §33-15-2e. Discontinuation of particular type of coverage; uniform termination of all coverage; uniform modification of coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2E.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2F §33-15-2f. Certification of creditable coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2F.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-2G §33-15-2g. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S2G.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-3 §33-15-3. Age limit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-4 §33-15-4. Required policy provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-15-4B §33-15-4b. Policies to cover nursing services; definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A15_S4B.md)

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