Rhode Island § 27-50-18 § 27-50-18. Special enrollment — Pregnancy.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 27-50-18 — § 27-50-18. Special enrollment — Pregnancy.

Rhode Island § 27-50-18

Title 27Insurance

Ch. 27-50Small Employer Health Insurance Availability Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-50-18 (2026).

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§ 27-50-18. Special enrollment — Pregnancy.
(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 i

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§ 27-50-18. Special enrollment — Pregnancy.

(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.