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MO SB1142

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Wieland

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pregnancy would become a qualifying life event allowing enrollment in health benefit plans outside of standard open enrollment periods, effective January 1, 2017
  • Applies to all health benefit plans delivered, issued, continued, or renewed in Missouri or covering Missouri residents
  • Health plans may require pregnancy certification from a licensed health care practitioner in the state
  • Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month the pregnancy was certified, or if no certification is required, the first day of the month the person self-attested to pregnancy

Legislative Description

Allows enrollment in a health benefit plan by a pregnant person under certain circumstances

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Small Business, Insurance And Industry3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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