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CT SB00873

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands hearing aid coverage under individual health insurance policies to all insured individuals, removing the previous age limitation of twelve years or younger
  • Expands hearing aid coverage under group health insurance policies to all insured individuals, removing the previous age limitation of twelve years or younger
  • Classifies hearing aids as durable medical equipment under both individual and group health insurance policies
  • Allows insurers to limit hearing aid benefits to $1,000 within a twenty-four-month period
  • Effective date: January 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Health Insurance Coverage For Hearing Aids.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/17

2/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/5/2015

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