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CT SB00978

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands group health insurance coverage requirements to include certificate holders, in addition to policy holders, for autism spectrum disorder treatment
  • Requires all group health insurance policies and certificates covering specified types of insurance (subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 11, and 12 of section 38a-469) delivered, issued, renewed, amended or continued in Connecticut to provide coverage for diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders
  • Classifies autism spectrum disorder as an illness for purposes of insurance coverage under Connecticut law
  • Effective date: January 1, 2012
  • Amends section 38a-514b(b) of the Connecticut general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Group Health Insurance Coverage For The Treatment Of Autism Spectrum Disorders To Certificate Holders In This State.

Last Action

File Number 305

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/16/2011

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