§ 27-18.5-10.1. Special enrollment — Pregnancy. [Effective January 1, 2023.]
(a) In general. A carrier shall establish a special enrollment period that allows for the enrollment of a pregnant individual at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy. Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which the pregnant individual applies for coverage. This special enrollment period shall be applicable to all health insurance coverage offered by a carrier.
(b) Non-interference with federal and state law. Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to conflict with or preempt any other applicable requirements for enrollment in health insurance coverage under federal and state law. The special enrollment period described in subsection (a) is in addition to any other special enrollment periods that are required under federal and state law.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 145, § 1, effective January 1, 2023; P.L. 2022, ch. 146, § 1, effective January 1, 2023.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-18.5 - Individual Health Insurance Coverage
Section 27-18.5-2. - Definitions.
Section 27-18.5-3. - Guaranteed availability to certain individuals.
Section 27-18.5-4. - Continuation of coverage — Renewability.
Section 27-18.5-5. - Enforcement — Limitation on actions.
Section 27-18.5-6. - Rules and regulations.
Section 27-18.5-7. - Severability.
Section 27-18.5-8. - Wellness health benefit plan.
Section 27-18.5-9. - Affordable health plan reinsurance program for individuals.
Section 27-18.5-10. - Prohibition on preexisting condition exclusions.
Section 27-18.5-10.1. - Special enrollment — Pregnancy. [Effective January 1, 2023.]