§ 27-50-18. 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 benefit plans subject to this chapter.
(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, § 3, effective January 1, 2023; P.L. 2022, ch. 146, § 3, effective January 1, 2023.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-50 - Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act
Section 27-50-1. - Short title.
Section 27-50-3. - Definitions.
Section 27-50-4. - Applicability and scope.
Section 27-50-5. - Restrictions relating to premium rates. [Effective until January 1, 2023.]
Section 27-50-6. - Renewability of coverage.
Section 27-50-7. - Availability of coverage.
Section 27-50-8. - Certification of creditable coverage.
Section 27-50-9. - Periodic market evaluation.
Section 27-50-10. - Wellness health benefit plan.
Section 27-50-10.1. - Basic benefit health plan. [Expires December 31, 2010.]
Section 27-50-11. - Administrative procedures.
Section 27-50-12. - Standards to assure fair marketing.
Section 27-50-12.1. - Renewal rating.
Section 27-50-14. - Severability.
Section 27-50-15. - Restoration of terminated coverage.
Section 27-50-16. - Risk adjustment mechanism.
Section 27-50-17. - Affordable health plan reinsurance program for small businesses.
Section 27-50-18. - Special enrollment — Pregnancy. [Effective January 1, 2023.]