(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Dependent coverage” means family coverage or coverage for one or more persons.
(2) “Party to a civil union” has the same meaning as in 15 V.S.A. § 1201.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, health insurers shall provide dependent coverage to parties to a civil union that is equivalent to that provided to covered individuals who are married. A health insurance policy that provides coverage for a spouse or family member of the covered individual shall also provide the equivalent coverage for a party to a civil union.