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District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 31-3841.02. Pregnancy as a qualifying event.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A health insurer shall allow for a special enrollment period for a pregnant individual for:

(1) Sixty days when offering individual health insurance coverage from the date of confirmation of pregnancy, as certified by a licensed healthcare professional acting within the scope of the professional's practice; and

(2) At least 30 days when offering group health insurance coverage from the date of confirmation of pregnancy, as certified by a licensed healthcare professional acting within the scope of the professional's practice.

(b) Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which the health care professional certifies the individual is pregnant, unless the individual elects to have coverage effective on the first day of the month following the date that the individual makes a plan selection.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 31-3841.02. Pregnancy as a qualifying event. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-v-local-business-affairs/dc-code-sect-31-3841-02/

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