Text to be removed highlighted in red.
1 Name of Act. This act shall be known as the Women's Reproductive Health Parity Act of 2020.
2 New Section; Insurance Plans That Cover Maternity Benefits. Amend RSA 417-D by inserting after section 2-b the following new section:
417-D:2-c Insurance Plans That Cover Maternity Benefits. Every insurer subject to this chapter that provides individual or group coverage for maternity services shall provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services for persons who are residents of this state. A health plan that provides coverage in accordance with this section may contain provisons for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and exclusions. All contracts under this section shall be deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
II. If the commissioner determines that enforcement of any policy described under paragraph I may adversely affect the allocation of federal funds to New Hampshire, the commissioner may grant an exemption to the requirements of this section only to the minimum extent necessary to ensure the continued receipt of federal funds.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.
Text to be added highlighted in green.
1 Name of Act. This act shall be known as the Women's Reproductive Health Parity Act of 2020.
2 New Section; Insurance Plans That Cover Maternity Benefits. Amend RSA 417-D by inserting after section 2-b the following new section:
417-D:2-c Insurance Plans That Cover Maternity Benefits. Every insurer subject to this chapter that provides individual or group coverage for maternity services shall provide coverage for emergency or elective abortion services for persons who are residents of this state. A health plan that provides coverage in accordance with this section may contain provisons for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and exclusions. All contracts under this section shall be deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
II. If the commissioner determines that enforcement of any policy described under paragraph I may adversely affect the allocation of federal funds to New Hampshire, the commissioner may grant an exemption to the requirements of this section only to the minimum extent necessary to ensure the continued receipt of federal funds.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.