§ 58-3-30. Meaning of terms "accident", "accidental injury", and "accidental means". - North Carolina Statutes

§58‑3‑30.  Meaning of terms "accident", "accidentalinjury", and "accidental means".

(a)        This sectionapplies to the provisions of all group life, group accident, group health, andgroup accident and health insurance policies and group annuities under Articles1 through 64 of this Chapter that are issued on or after October 1, 1989, andpreferred provider arrangements under Articles 1 through 64 of this Chapterthat are entered into on or after October 1, 1989.

(b)        "Accident","accidental injury", and "accidental means" shall bedefined to imply "result" language and shall not include words thatestablish an accidental means test. (1989, c. 485, s. 10.)