Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires health insurers to provide coverage for 10 categories of essential health benefits.

Highlights:

• Expands individual eligibility for health insurance coverage (R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-18.5-3(a)).

• Defines “eligible applicant” as any individual resident of State (§ 27-18.5-3(a)).

• Authorizes insurance carriers to offer reduced cost sharing plans (§ 27-18.5-3(b)).

• Requires carriers to allow applicants to enroll during specified periods (§ 27-18.5-3(i)).

• Defines “essential health benefits” as including ambulatory services, maternity care, etc. (§ 27-18.5-11(a)(1)).

• Requires coverage of essential health benefits (§ 27-18.5-11(b)).

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