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O.C.G.A. § 33-24-31 — Provision in group disability income policies for offsetting of increased social security benefits | Georgia Code
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TITLE 33 INSURANCE

Section 24. Insurance Generally, 33-24-1 through 33-24-98.

ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

33-24-31. Provision in group disability income policies for offsetting of increased social security benefits.

  1. No group disability income policy which integrates benefits shall provide that the amount of any disability benefit actually being paid to the disabled person shall be reduced by changes in the level of social security benefits resulting either from changes in the federal Social Security Act or due to cost-of-living adjustments provided in the federal Social Security Act, which become effective after the first day for which disability benefits become payable.
  2. This Code section shall apply to all group disability income policies delivered or issued for delivery in this state on or after July 1, 1979.

(Code 1933, § 56-2444, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1289, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 33.)

Cross references.

- Contents of group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, T. 33, C. 30.

U.S. Code.

- The federal Social Security Act, referred to in this Code section, is codified as 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.

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This Georgia Code resource is curated by Graham W. Syfert, Esq., a personal injury and workers' compensation attorney admitted in Georgia (State Bar of Georgia No. 881027, since 2006) and Florida. Attorney Syfert regularly works with Title 33 in the context of Georgia insurance coverage law and represents clients throughout Northeast Florida and South Georgia. For legal consultation, call 904-383-7448.