§ 26-19-201 — Purpose and scope of article

(a) The purpose of this article is to:
(i) Provide for continuance of coverage for all
participants when a succeeding carrier's contract replaces a
prior plan's benefits; and
(ii) Prohibit the imposition of preexisting condition
limitations under certain circumstances.
(b) This article is applicable to all insurance policies
and subscriber contracts issued or provided by an insurance
company or a nonprofit service corporation on a group or
group-type basis covering persons as employees of employers or
as members of unions, associations, multiple employer trusts or
organizations, or any arrangement subject to the jurisdiction of
the insurance department.