CT SB00197

Reduces the time frame for health carriers to make urgent care determinations from 72 hours to 24 hours after receiving a request, effective October 1, 2014.

Shortens the deadline for health carriers to notify covered persons of expedited review decisions from 72 hours to 24 hours after receiving a grievance.

Reduces the time frame for independent review organizations to complete expedited external reviews from 72 hours to 24 hours after receiving assignment from the commissioner.

Simplifies review procedures by eliminating separate expedited review categories for specific health care services previously requiring 24-hour deadlines, consolidating them under the standard 24-hour urgent care timeline.