N.M. Stat. § 59A-23-7.5

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 59A-23-7.5 - Coverage of part-time employees

An insurer that provides group health insurance pursuant to Chapter 59A, Article 23 NMSA 1978 shall make available, upon an employer's request prior to issuance, delivery or renewal, coverage for regular part-time employees who work or are expected to work an average of at least twenty hours per week over a six-month period. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an employer to offer or provide coverage for regular part-time employees.

NMS § 59A-23-7.5

Conditionally repealed by 2019, c. 263,s. 11, which provides that upon certification by the superintendent of insurance to the director of the legislative council service and the New Mexico compilation commission that federal law permits coverage of vasectomies and male condoms under high-deductible health benefits plans with health savings accounts, sections 59A-22-55, 59A-23-7.15, 59A-46-55 and 59A-47-45.6 are repealed..

Laws 2005, ch. 42, § 2.