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CT SB00098

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates deductibles for screening colonoscopies and screening sigmoidoscopies when a physician initially undertakes the procedure as a screening
  • Prohibits coinsurance, copayments, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses for any additional colonoscopy ordered within a policy year by a physician
  • Exempts high deductible health plans from these coverage requirements
  • Applies to both individual health insurance policies (section 38a-492k) and group health insurance policies (section 38a-518k)
  • Effective January 1, 2013

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Deductibles For Screening Colonoscopies And Screening Sigmoidoscopies.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/11/2012
Insurance and Real Estate2/16/2012

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