This part implements sections 2741 through 2763 and 2791 and 2792 of the PHS Act. Its purpose is to guarantee the renewability of all coverage in the individual market. It also provides certain protections for mothers and newborns with respect to coverage for hospital stays in connection with childbirth and protects all individuals and family members who have, or seek, individual health insurance coverage from discrimination based on genetic information.
[79 FR 30340, May 27, 2014]
authority: 42 U.S.C. 300gg through 300gg-63, 300gg-11 300gg-91, and 300-gg92, as amended
source: 62 FR 16995, Apr. 8, 1997, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 45 CFR 148.101