Virginia § 38.2-3448 - Guaranteed availability
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3448 — Guaranteed availability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3448. Guaranteed availability
A. Notwithstanding any provision of § 38.2-3430.3, 38.2-3436, or any other section of this title to the contrary, a health carrier offering a health benefit plan providing individual or group health insurance coverage shall issue such coverage to any eligible individual or employer in the Commonwealth that applies for such coverage. For purposes of this section, an "eligible individual" means any individual eligible for either individual or group health insurance coverage in the Commonwealth.
B. A health carrier may restrict enrollment in a health benefit plan to open or special enrollment periods. The Commission may establish open enrollment periods applicable to all health benefit plans.
2013, c. 751.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3448
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3448 cover?
Section 38.2-3448 ("Guaranteed availability") 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 § 38.2-3448?
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