§ 27-18.6-3.1. Special enrollment — Pregnancy. [Effective January 1, 2023.]
(a) In general. A group health plan and 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 group health insurance coverage and health insurance coverage offered by a group health plan or 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, § 2, effective January 1, 2023; P.L. 2022, ch. 146, § 2, effective January 1, 2023.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-18.6 - Large Group Health Insurance Coverage
Section 27-18.6-2. - Definitions.
Section 27-18.6-3. - Limitation on preexisting condition exclusion.
Section 27-18.6-3.1. - Special enrollment — Pregnancy. [Effective January 1, 2023.]
Section 27-18.6-4. - Discrimination prohibited.
Section 27-18.6-5. - Continuation of coverage — Renewability.
Section 27-18.6-6. - Applicability — Exclusion of certain plans.
Section 27-18.6-7. - Collective bargaining agreements.
Section 27-18.6-8. - Enforcement — Limitation on actions.
Section 27-18.6-9. - Rules and regulations.
Section 27-18.6-10. - Severability.
Section 27-18.6-11. - Health insurance plan payment and expense reporting.