SEC. 111. PROHIBITING PRE-EXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSIONS.

A qualified health benefits plan may not impose any pre-existing condition exclusion [as defined in section 2701[b][1][A] of the Public Health Service Act] or otherwise impose any limit or condition on the coverage under the plan with respect to an individual or dependent based on any health status-related factors [as defined in section 2791[d][9] of the Public Health Service Act] in relation to the individual or dependent.