§1338. Additional living expense coverage; total loss

            A. In the event of a total loss to an insured dwelling caused by a covered peril, if the insured has additional living expense coverage, the insurer shall, upon request by the insured, render an advance payment equal to the estimated value of three months of increased cost of living expenses, as defined in the policy, required for the members of the household to maintain their normal standard of living. Further payments of additional living expense coverage, after the advance period, shall be payable upon submission of satisfactory proof of loss, if it is determined that the actual cost of incurred additional living expenses exceeds the amount previously advanced.

            B. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted to prohibit an insurer from restricting payment in cases of suspected fraud.

            Acts 2022, No. 558, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.