# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.1: Cancellation of coverage by employers

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.1
- **Heading:** Cancellation of coverage by employers
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-19 / Section 27-19-5.1

## Text

No employer shall cancel any contract of insurance provided for the benefit of his or her employee as provided for in this chapter without first allowing the employee the opportunity to continue the contract of insurance, with the employee paying an amount not to exceed the total contribution required of the employer and employee for the continuation of the protection while the employee is disabled and receiving benefits pursuant to the provision of the Workers€™ Compensation Act, chapters 29 €” 38 of title 28.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-1 § 27-19-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-2 § 27-19-2. Organization as charitable corporation €” Insurance laws inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-2.1 § 27-19-2.1. Investments and holdings in certain corporations authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-4 § 27-19-4. Certificate of public convenience and advantage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5 § 27-19-5. Contracts with subscribers, hospitals, and other eligible entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.1 § 27-19-5.1. Cancellation of coverage by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.2 § 27-19-5.2. Patient responsibility €” Administrative requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.3 § 27-19-5.3. Additional powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-6 § 27-19-6. Rates charged subscribers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7 § 27-19-7. Rates charged by hospitals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7.1 § 27-19-7.1. Uniform explanation of benefits and coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7.2 § 27-19-7.2. Filing of policy forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-8 § 27-19-8. Annual and quarterly statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-9 § 27-19-9. Examination of affairs of corporations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-9.md)

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