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CT HB05429

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steven Mikutel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries to purchase Medicare supplement policies and change between policy plans as permitted by federal law.

  • Requires Medicare supplement policies to maintain a minimum anticipated loss ratio of 65 percent and provide full disclosure of coverage details at the time of solicitation or application.

  • Mandates coverage for home health aide services up to $500 per year when medically necessary and provided by licensed home health care agencies, with no deductibles or coinsurance applicable.

  • Requires annual mammographic examinations coverage for women when not paid for by Medicare, on or after October 1, 1988.

  • Directs the Insurance Commissioner to adopt necessary regulations in accordance with state law to implement these provisions.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Availability Of Medicare Supplement Insurance To Persons Eligible For The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program.

Last Action

File Number 379

4/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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