7. It amends the laws concerning guaranteed renewal of health insurance to comply with federal law with respect to coverage through associations.

8. It amends the continuity of coverage law to clarify that a waiting period is not counted as a break in coverage nor is it counted as a period of actual coverage except in limited circumstances, consistent with federal law.

9. It clarifies the laws concerning categories of mental health providers that must be covered to the same extent as physicians for services within the scope of their licenses.