State StatuteCalifornia: Cal. Health and Safety Code 1357.503 et seq., Insuranc…

NHGRI summary

Authorizes an association of employers to offer a large group health care service plan contract or large group health insurance policy to small group employer members of the association consistent with federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, if certain requirements are met. A policy or contract that covers a small employer, as defined in subsection (b) of Section 1304 of PPACA and in Section 1357.500 of the California Health and Safety Code, may not establish rules for eligibility, including continued eligibility, of an individual, or dependent of an individual, to enroll under the terms of the policy or contract based on any of the following health status-related factors, including genetic information.