ARTICLE 3

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS

SECTION 1. Chapter 36-12 of the General Law entitled "Insurance Benefits" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

36-12-2.5. Health insurance benefits – Coverage of former spouse. -- Commencing

January 1, 2014, a state employee's family health plan shall not provide coverage to a former

spouse unless the former spouse was covered by said plan in accordance with section 27-20.4-1

as of December 31, 2013.

SECTION 2. This article shall take effect upon passage.