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CT SB00099

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eileen Daily

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Physicians licensed under chapter 370 and physical therapists licensed under chapter 376 must provide written disclosure to injured patients during initial consultation, before treatment begins
  • Disclosure must state whether the provider will accept letters of protection from patient's attorney that promise payment from settlement or judgment proceeds
  • Disclosure must include estimated cost for providing an opinion letter regarding cause of injury, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and disability rating
  • Requirement becomes effective October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Letters Of Protection.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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