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CT HB06887
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a certification process for peer counselors administered by the Commissioner of Public Health to provide peer support services for mental health care and substance abuse treatment.
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Requires the Commissioner to adopt regulations specifying the education and certification requirements for certified peer counselors and defining which peer support services they may provide.
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Mandates that all individual health insurance policies cover peer support services provided by certified peer counselors, effective January 1, 2018.
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Mandates that all group health insurance policies cover peer support services provided by certified peer counselors, effective January 1, 2018.
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Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt regulations implementing these insurance coverage requirements.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Mental Health Care Services And Substance Abuse Services Provided By Certified Peer Counselors.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health
3/22/2017