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LC000551

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO INSURANCE

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Ajello, Shanley, Hearn, Ruggiero, and Morin

     Date Introduced: January 19, 2017

     Referred To: House Corporations

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 27-18 of the General Laws entitled "Accident and Sickness

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Insurance Policies" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-18-83. Mandated coverage for pregnant applicants.

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     No pregnant applicant for insurance coverage regulated by this chapter shall be denied

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coverage due to her pregnancy. Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which

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her pregnancy is verified by a licensed health care practitioner.

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     SECTION 2. Chapter 27-19 of the General Laws entitled "Nonprofit Hospital Service

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Corporations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-19-74. Mandated coverage for pregnant applicants.

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     No pregnant applicant for insurance coverage regulated by this chapter shall be denied

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coverage due to her pregnancy. Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which

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her pregnancy is verified by a licensed health care practitioner.

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     SECTION 3. Chapter 27-20 of the General Laws entitled "Nonprofit Medical Service

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Corporations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-20-70. Mandated coverage for pregnant applicants.

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     No pregnant applicant for insurance coverage regulated by this chapter shall be denied

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coverage due to her pregnancy. Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which

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her pregnancy is verified by a licensed health care practitioner.

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     SECTION 4. Chapter 27-41 of the General Laws entitled "Health Maintenance

 

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Organizations" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     27-41-87. Mandated coverage for pregnant applicants.

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     No pregnant applicant for insurance coverage regulated by this chapter shall be denied

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coverage due to her pregnancy. Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which

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her pregnancy is verified by a licensed health care practitioner.

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     SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO INSURANCE

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     This act would provide that no pregnant applicant for medical insurance coverage be

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denied coverage due to her pregnancy.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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