The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 183, aims to amend current statutes to prohibit health insurers from mandating that spouses of covered employees secure separate health insurance coverage when it is available. This legislative change seeks to ensure that spouses can remain on the same health insurance plan as their covered partner without the requirement to obtain individual coverage.

The bill introduces new legal language that explicitly states this prohibition, thereby enhancing the rights of employees and their spouses regarding health insurance options. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text, indicating a straightforward addition to existing regulations governing health insurance practices. The intent of the bill is to simplify health insurance access for families and reduce unnecessary financial burdens associated with obtaining separate coverage.