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Employee health plans are generally covered under the federal jurisdiction of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Laws for women specifically include the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, and Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act of 1996. State insurance laws, however, do apply. The federal laws regarding women’s health rights include the following provisions:
The state laws include the following provisions:
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Maryland Insurance Administration
Regulations
Maryland Insurance Code; Title 15, Subtitle 8 §§810 – 834
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Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
Regulations
See the text of the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act under Acts/Laws, Title 1, Subtitle B, Part 7, Subpart B; and the U.S. Code, Title 29, chapter 18, §1185b.
See also U. S. Code Title 29, chapter 18, §1185 for laws regarding mothers.
29 CFR 1604.10 (Employment policies relating to pregnancy and childbirth)
29 CFR chapter XXV (Parts 2509 – 2590)