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CT SB00202

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edith Prague

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires individual health insurance policies to cover hearing aids for children 12 years of age or younger and for persons aged 55-64
  • Requires group health insurance policies to cover hearing aids for children 12 years of age or younger and for persons aged 55-64
  • Classifies hearing aids as durable medical equipment under insurance policies
  • Limits hearing aid coverage benefit to $1,000 within any 24-month period
  • Takes effect January 1, 2013 and amends sections 38a-490b and 38a-516b of the general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/28

2/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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