Ohio § 1751.61
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1751.61, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1751.61.
(A) Each individual or group evidence of coverage that is delivered, issued for delivery,
or renewed by a health insuring corporation in this state, and that makes coverage
available for family members of a subscriber, also shall provide that coverage applicable
to children is payable from the moment of birth with respect to a newly born child
of the subscriber or subscriber's spouse. (B) Coverage for a newly born child is effective for a period of thirty-one days from
the date of birth. (C) To continue coverage for a newly born child beyond the thirty-one day period described
in division (B) of this section, the subscriber shall notify the health insuring corporation
within that period. (D) If payment of a specific premium rate is required to provide coverage under this
section for an additional child, the evidence of coverage may require the subscriber
to make this payment to the health insuring corporation within the thirty-one day
period described in division (B) of this section in order to continue the coverage
beyond that period.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1751.61
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1751.61 cover?
Section 1751.61 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1751.61?
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