There is a newer version of this Section
2022
2021 (you are here)
2020
2019
2018
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 304 - Insurance code
Subtitle 304.32 - Nonprofit Hospital, Medical-Surgical, Dental and Health Service Corporations
304.32-153 Coverage for newly born children from moment of birth.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 304.32-153 (2021)
Previous Next

Download as PDF
304.32-153 Coverage for newly born children from moment of birth. (1) (2) (3) (4) All individual or group service or indemnity type contracts and all certificates thereunder issued by a nonprofit corporation regardless of whether the contracts and certificates 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. 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. 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. 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.
Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Kentucky may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.