AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH INSURERS FROM REQUIRING SPOUSES OF COVERED EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN SEPARATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.

SB 183 prohibits health insurers from requiring spouses of employees to obtain separate health insurance if the employee's existing employer plan already covers them. It directly affects spouses enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans who previously faced pressure or costs to get individual coverage. The law changes insurer practices by banning this specific requirement, ensuring spouses can remain on their partner's plan without additional barriers. This policy shift applies to all health insurers operating within the state and takes effect upon passage.