SB40 - Prohibits insurers from imposing waiting periods for maternity benefits and requires coverage to begin immediately from the effective date of the policy or plan

SB 40

Prohibits insurers from imposing waiting periods for maternity benefits and requires coverage to begin immediately from the effective date of the policy or plan

Sponsor:

Sifton

LR Number:

0240S.01I

Committee:

Small Business, Insurance and Industry

Last Action:

5/7/2013 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

Journal Page:

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Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 40 - This act prohibits an insurer from requiring any waiting period for health insurance coverage for maternity benefits. The act further requires coverage for the maternity benefits to begin immediately from the effective date of the health insurance policy or plan.

This act is identical to HB 1199 (2012).

STEPHEN WITTE

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