# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.3: Additional powers

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.3
- **Heading:** Additional powers
- **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 27-19-5.3

## Text

Notwithstanding any other law or section of this chapter that may be inconsistent with this section, each nonprofit hospital service corporation may, through a subsidiary, develop, underwrite, and/or offer for sale life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, employee assistance programs, and/or other health-related programs; provided, however, prior to underwriting risk under policies of insurance listed above, the nonprofit hospital service corporation must first demonstrate that underwriting such risk is consistent with the statutory mission of the nonprofit hospital service corporation and obtain prior written approval from the health insurance commissioner. Each nonprofit hospital service corporation may also directly, or by contracting with another entity, develop and/or offer for sale the policies or programs described in this section. However, the nonprofit hospital service corporation shall not directly underwrite any risk under a policy of insurance described in this section.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.