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CT HB05356
Bill
Status
Passed
6/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends healthcare provider regulations to prohibit charging for health records when requested to support a veterans' benefits claim or appeal under Title 38 of the United States Code or Connecticut chapter 506
- Extends the existing fee waiver provision (previously limited to Social Security Act claims) to include veterans' benefits claims and appeals
- Requires documentation of the claim or appeal to accompany the records request to qualify for the fee waiver
- Applies the same 30-day furnishing requirement for veteran-related record requests as exists for other covered claims
- Modifies both licensing requirements for institutions under chapter 19a-490b and provider regulations under section 20-7c
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Veterans' Health Records.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/3/2016
Committee Referrals
Public Health3/29/2016
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/18/2016
Full Bill Text
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