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art.003/2/003/1

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ARTICLE 3

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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 36-12 of the General Law entitled "Insurance Benefits" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     36-12-2.5. Health insurance benefits – Coverage of former spouse. -- Commencing

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January 1, 2014, a state employee's family health plan shall not provide coverage to a former

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spouse unless the former spouse was covered by said plan in accordance with section 27-20.4-1

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as of December 31, 2013.

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     SECTION 2. This article shall take effect upon passage.