affiliation period
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
For purposes of this part, the term “affiliation period” means a period which, under the terms of the health insurance coverage offered by the health maintenance organization, must expire before the health insurance coverage becomes effective. The organization is not required to provide health care services or benefits during such period and no premium shall be charged to the participant or beneficiary for any coverage during the period.
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- 1996–present29 U.S.C. § 1181Labor · Increased portability through limitation on preexisting condition exclusions · for purposes of this part
For purposes of this section, the term “affiliation period” means a period which, under the terms of the health insurance coverage offered by the health maintenance organization, must expire before the health insurance coverage becomes effective. During such an affiliation period, the organization is not required to provide health care services or benefits and no premium shall be charged to the participant or beneficiary.
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- 1996–present26 U.S.C. § 9801Internal Revenue Code · Increased portability through limitation on preexisting condition exclusions · for purposes of this section
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “affiliation period” means a period which, under the terms of the health insurance coverage offered by the health maintenance organization, must expire before the health insurance coverage becomes effective. The organization is not required to provide health care services or benefits during such period and no premium shall be charged to the participant or beneficiary for any coverage during the period.
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- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 300gg-3The Public Health and Welfare · Prohibition of preexisting condition exclusions or other discrimination based on health status · for purposes of this subchapter