Loading chat...

CT HB05379

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 17a-314 of the general statutes effective October 1, 2016
  • Removes the definition of "Medicare organization" and eliminates requirements for Medicare organizations to submit annual data and reports to the Insurance Commissioner
  • Eliminates late fee penalties (previously $100 per day) for Medicare organizations failing to file required data and reports
  • Removes requirement for the Insurance Commissioner to annually submit lists of non-compliant Medicare organizations to the Governor and legislative committees
  • Maintains the Department on Aging's administration of the CHOICES program to provide Medicare beneficiaries with toll-free assistance, information on benefits, appeals representation, and referrals to supplemental coverage options

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Removal Of Obsolete Provisions From The Choices Health Insurance Assistance Program Statute.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/29/2016
Select Committee on Aging2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

No bill text available