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CT SB00275

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals requirement that insurers deposit interest amounts less than one dollar into a separate interest-bearing account for donation to University of Connecticut Health Center at year-end.

  • Maintains existing requirement that insurers pay accident and health claims within specified timeframes (60 days for paper claims, 20 days for electronic claims) or pay 15% annual interest plus penalties.

  • Effective October 1, 2014, amending Connecticut General Statutes Section 38a-816 regarding unfair insurance practices.

  • Simplifies claims payment procedures by eliminating administrative burden of tracking and depositing de minimis interest amounts.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Interest Due A Claimant Or Health Care Provider From An Insurer Where Such Amount Is Less Than One Dollar.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/04

2/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/26/2014

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