Eligibility for enrollment in individual health benefits plan

4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a carrier shall not consider a person's eligibility for medical assistance pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), or the equivalent statute in another state, when determining the person's eligibility for enrollment in, or the provision of benefits under, an individual health benefits plan delivered, issued or executed in this State. L.1995,c.291,s.4.