SB78 - Prohibits an insurer from requiring any waiting period for health insurance coverage for maternity benefits and requires coverage to begin immediately from the effective date of the health insurance policy or plan

SB 78

Prohibits an insurer from requiring any waiting period for health insurance coverage for maternity benefits and requires coverage to begin immediately from the effective date of the health insurance policy or plan

Sponsor:

Sifton

LR Number:

0236S.01I

Committee:

Small Business, Insurance and Industry

Last Action:

1/22/2015 - Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

Journal Page:

S171

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2015

Current Bill Summary

SB 78 - 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 SB 559 (2014), SB 40 (2013), and HB 1199 (2012).

MICHELA BIRK

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