§ 300gg-51. Standards relating to benefits for mothers and newborns
(a)
In general
The provisions of section
300gg–4 of this title (other than subsections (d) and (f)) shall apply to health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in the individual market in the same manner as it applies to health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in connection with a group health plan in the small or large group market.
(c)
Preemption; exception for health insurance coverage in certain States
(1)
In general
The requirements of this section shall not apply with respect to health insurance coverage if there is a State law (as defined in section
300gg–23
(d)(1) of this title) for a State that regulates such coverage that is described in any of the following subparagraphs:
(A)
Such State law requires such coverage to provide for at least a 48-hour hospital length of stay following a normal vaginal delivery and at least a 96-hour hospital length of stay following a cesarean section.