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CT HB06736
Bill
Status
Passed
6/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
- Extends existing dental insurance payment restrictions to optometrists and vision plans, effective January 1, 2016
- Prohibits health insurers and related entities from requiring optometrists to accept insurer-set payment amounts for noncovered services or procedures in vision plan contracts entered into or renewed after January 1, 2016
- Requires optometrists to charge no more than their usual and customary rates for noncovered services or procedures
- Mandates vision plan evidence of coverage documents include a statement informing consumers that participating optometrists may charge usual and customary rates for noncovered services and should provide treatment plans with estimated costs
- Exempts self-insured plans covering optometric services and contracts derived from or incorporated in collective bargaining agreements
Legislative Description
An Act Extending To Optometrists The Prohibition On The Setting Of Payments By Health Insurers And Other Entities For Noncovered Benefits.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/23/2015
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Real Estate2/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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