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Introduced
02/02/2017
02/02/2017
In Committee
02/02/2017
02/02/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/01/2017
12/01/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a special enrollment provision for pregnant women to obtain health insurance coverage at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special enrollment provision for pregnant women to obtain health insurance coverage through the state's health insurance exchange at any time after the commencement of their pregnancy. It amends various chapters of the state's insurance laws to require that upon such enrollment, any qualified health plan in the exchange must ensure that the coverage is effective on the date of application. The bill is intended to take effect on January 1, 2018 and apply to all health insurance policies issued or renewed thereafter.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Elizabeth Crowley (I)*,
Gayle Goldin (D)*,
Joshua Miller (D)*,
M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D)*,
Sue Sosnowski (D)*,
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/28/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText17/SenateText17/S0216.pdf |
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