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CT SB00186

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health carriers to issue immediate electronic authorization to pharmacies for prescribed drugs during any grievance or review of an adverse determination, with confirmation of payment availability.

  • Applies automatic authorization requirement across all review levels: concurrent utilization reviews, internal grievance processes, and external/expedited external reviews.

  • Effective January 1, 2015, amending Connecticut General Statutes sections 38a-591d, 38a-591e, 38a-591f, and 38a-591g.

  • Covers drugs prescribed by licensed participating providers when covered persons or their authorized representatives file grievances or request reviews of adverse determinations.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Dispensation And Insurance Coverage Of A Prescribed Drug During Review Of An Adverse Determination Or A Final Adverse Determination.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 416

4/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/19/2014

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