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CT SB00488

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians licensed under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 370 to inform patients whether they will provide services based on a letter of protection from the patient's personal injury attorney.

  • Requires physical therapists licensed under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 376 to inform patients whether they will provide services based on a letter of protection from the patient's personal injury attorney.

  • Defines a letter of protection as a document promising that medical bills will be paid from settlement or judgment proceeds in a personal injury action, or by the patient if recovery is insufficient or nonexistent.

  • Takes effect on October 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Letters Of Protection.

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

4/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/16/2010
Judiciary3/18/2010

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