Virginia § 38.2-3444 - Preexisting condition exclusions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3444 — Preexisting condition exclusions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3444. Preexisting condition exclusions
A. Notwithstanding any provision of § 38.2-508.1, 38.2-3432.3, 38.2-3438, 38.2-3503, 38.2-3520, or any other section of this title to the contrary, a health carrier providing individual or group health insurance coverage shall not limit or exclude coverage for an individual by imposing a preexisting condition exclusion on that individual.
B. A health carrier that offers individual health insurance coverage may offer coverage continuously throughout the year or during an open enrollment period.
C. This section shall apply to any health carrier providing individual or group health insurance coverage, including a grandfathered plan for group health insurance coverage, but not including a grandfathered plan for individual health insurance coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3444
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3444 cover?
Section 38.2-3444 ("Preexisting condition exclusions") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 38.2-3444?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 38.2-3444" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 38.2-3444 apply to my situation?
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