§ 15-29-9. Plan administrator — Unlawful refusal to enroll.
(a) Enrollment of a child may not be denied for any of the following reasons:
(1) The child(ren) was born out of wedlock;
(2) The child is not claimed as a dependant on the participant’s federal income tax return;
(3) The child does not reside with the participant or in the plan’s service area; or
(4) The child is receiving benefits or is eligible to receive benefits under a state’s medical plan.
(b) If the health care coverage plan requires that the participant must be currently enrolled, the plan administrator must enroll both the participant and the child(ren).
(c) All enrollments are to be made without regard to open season restrictions.
History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 314, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-29 - Medical Support
Section 15-29-2. - Effective date.
Section 15-29-3. - Duty of employer to respond to medical notices.
Section 15-29-4. - Limitations on withholding.
Section 15-29-5. - Employer sanctions.
Section 15-29-6. - Notice of termination of employment.
Section 15-29-7. - Employee liability for contribution to the plan.
Section 15-29-8. - Plan administrator obligations regarding enrollment.
Section 15-29-9. - Plan administrator — Unlawful refusal to enroll.