Rhode Island H7858 mandates that private short-term disability insurance carriers must cover all eligible state employees without age discrimination.

Rhode Island H7858 amends the General Laws to ensure that any private short-term disability insurance carrier bidding to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must offer coverage to all eligible employees, regardless of age. This includes employees aged 70 and older. The policy must not exclude, terminate, or impose different eligibility standards based solely on age. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island H7858 mandates that private short-term disability insurance carriers must cover all eligible state employees without age discrimination.

Rhode Island H7858 amends the General Laws to ensure that any private short-term disability insurance carrier bidding to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must offer coverage to all eligible employees, regardless of age. This includes employees aged 70 and older. The policy must not exclude, terminate, or impose different eligibility standards based solely on age. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.