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CT HB05971
Bill
Status
1/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
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Extends dental insurance coverage for children, stepchildren, and other dependent children under individual and group health insurance policies until age 26 or until they gain coverage through their own employment, whichever occurs first.
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Applies to both individual health insurance policies and group health insurance policies that include dental coverage under Connecticut General Statutes Section 38a-469(16).
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Requires stepchildren and other dependent children to receive the same dental coverage as biological children on all policies subject to this provision.
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Amends Connecticut General Statutes Sections 38a-497 (individual policies) and 38a-512b (group policies) to include specific language regarding stepchildren and dependent children.
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Effective January 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
An Act Extending The Period Children, Stepchildren And Other Dependent Children May Retain Dental Insurance Coverage Under A Parent's, Adoptive Parent's Or Legal Guardian's Insurance Policy.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
3/17/2017