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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Subtitle 32. Nonprofit Hospital, Medical-Surgical, Dental and Health Service Corporations
304.32.153 Coverage for newly born children from moment of birth.
Download pdfcertificates are issued for nonfamily or family coverage shall, provide that health
insurance benefits shall be payable with respect to a newly born child of the
member or subscriber from the moment of birth. (2) The coverage for newly born children shall consist of coverage of injury or sickness including the necessary care and treatment of medically diagnosed congenital
defects and birth abnormalities. (3) If payment of a specific premium or fee is required to provide coverage for a child, the policy or contract may require that notification of birth of a newly born child
and payment of the required premium or fees must be furnished to the nonprofit
service or indemnity corporation within thirty-one (31) days after the date of birth in
order to have the coverage continue beyond such thirty-one (31) day period. (4) The requirements of this section shall apply to all member or subscriber contracts, and all certificates thereunder, delivered or issued for delivery in this state on and
after July 15, 1994. Effective: July 15, 1994
History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 93, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1994. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 3, effective June 19, 1976.
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