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CT SB00020

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Crisco

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires individual and group health insurance policies to provide coverage for hearing aids for children 12 years of age or younger and persons aged 55-64
  • Hearing aids are classified as durable medical equipment under covered policies
  • Policies may limit hearing aid benefits to $1,000 within any 24-month period
  • Removes the original October 1, 2001 effective date requirement and applies to policies delivered, issued, renewed, amended or continued in the state
  • Effective January 1, 2012

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.

Last Action

Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

2/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2011
Insurance and Real Estate1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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