§ 24-A §4320-L — Nondiscrimination

1.
Nondiscrimination.
An individual may not, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any health plan offered in accordance with this Title. A carrier may not in offering, providing or administering a health plan:
2.
Meaningful access for individuals with limited English proficiency.
A carrier shall take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to each enrollee or prospective enrollee under a health plan who has limited proficiency in English.
3.
Effective communication for persons with disabilities.
A carrier shall take reasonable steps to ensure that communication with an enrollee or prospective enrollee in a health plan who is an individual with a disability is as effective as communication with other enrollees or prospective enrollees.

Legislative History

PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).