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(a) In general
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, nothing in this part (or part C of this subchapter insofar as it applies to this part) shall be construed to prevent a State from establishing, implementing, or continuing in effect standards and requirements unless such standards and requirements prevent the application of a requirement of this part.
(b) Rules of construction
(1) Nothing in this part (or part C of this subchapter insofar as it applies to this part) shall be construed to affect or modify the provisions of section 1144 of Title 29.
(2) Nothing in this part (other than section 300gg-51 of this title) shall be construed as requiring health insurance coverage offered in the individual market to provide specific benefits under the terms of such coverage.
(c) Application of part A provisions
(1) In general
The provisions of part A of this subchapter shall apply to health insurance issuers providing health insurance coverage in the individual market in a State as provided for in such part.
(2) Clarification
To the extent that any provision of this part conflicts with a provision of part A of this subchapter with respect to health insurance issuers providing health insurance coverage in the individual market in a State, the provisions of such part A of this subchapter shall apply.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 300gg-62 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 300gg-62. Preemption and application - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-300gg-62/
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