Louisiana Court of Appeal April 11, 1978, No. 9032 (Daniel v. Blue Cross of Louisiana)

BOUTALL, Judge.

This is a claim for benefits under a hospitalization and medical care policy. Pay*346ment was refused by the insurer contending that plaintiff’s condition arose prior to the effective date of the policy, and hence came within an exception to the policy. The trial court granted benefits, and the insurer appealed.

The pertinent facts are that Fred C.