CT SB00191

Requires individual health insurance policies to cover orally administered medications on a basis no less favorable than intravenously administered medications for treatment, palliation, or prevention of disabling or life-threatening chronic diseases.

Requires group health insurance policies to provide equivalent coverage for orally versus intravenously administered medications under the same conditions.

Applies to insurance companies, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care centers, fraternal benefit societies, and similar entities operating in the state.

Takes effect January 1, 2015.