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CT HB05356

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

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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