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CT SB00014
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2010
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits group and individual health insurance policies from imposing copayments, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket expenses for preventive care services, effective for policies delivered or renewed on or after January 1, 2012
- Applies to health insurance policies covering specified types of coverage under Connecticut General Statutes Section 38a-469
- Defines "preventive care services" to include annual physicals, periodic health evaluations, routine prenatal and well-child care, child and adult immunizations, tobacco cessation programs, and obesity weight loss programs prescribed by a licensed physician
- Excludes services or benefits used to treat existing illnesses, injuries, or conditions from the preventive care definition
- Takes effect October 1, 2010
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Copayments For Preventive Care.
Last Action
Motion Failed JF
4/19/2010
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/14/2010
Insurance and Real Estate2/3/2010
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