Foster v. Group Health Inc.

We determine in this case the scope of G. L. c. 175, § 1101 (a), which mandates that, in certain circumstances, the insurer of a group health insurance policy continue to provide coverage to the divorced spouse of a group member.2 Prior to his divorce, the plaintiff, James J. Foster, now a resident *669of Massachusetts, was married to Paula Foster,3 an employee of the New York City board of education (New York City) and at all relevant times a resident of New York City. Paula was a member of group health insurance plans offered by New York City, and James received health benefits under those…