(a) In general.  A carrier shall establish a special enrollment period that allows for the enrollment of a pregnant individual at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy. Coverage shall be effective as of the first of the month in which the pregnant individual applies for coverage. This special enrollment period shall be applicable to all health benefit plans subject to this chapter.

(b) Non-interference with federal and state law.  Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to conflict with or preempt any other applicable requirements for enrollment in health insurance coverage under federal and state law. The special enrollment period described in subsection (a) is in addition to any other special enrollment periods that are required under federal and state law.