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17: 48E-29. Nongroup coverage for former spouse 17: 48E-29. Nongroup coverage for former spouse Whenever, pursuant to the provisions of a group contract issued by a health service corporation, the former spouse of an employee or member of a policyholder under a group contract is no longer entitled to coverage as an eligible dependent by reason of divorce, separate coverage for the former spouse shall be made available by the health service corporation on an individual nongroup basis under the following conditions: a. Application for the nongroup coverage shall be made to the health service corporation by or on behalf of the former spouse no later than 31 days following the date his or her coverage under the prior group contract terminated. b. No new evidence of insurability shall be required in connection with the application for the nongroup coverage but any health exception, limitation or exclusion applicable to the former spouse under the prior coverage may, at the option of the health service corporation...
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