SB 00946 Summary

• Makes technical corrections and clarifications to Connecticut insurance statutes, effective October 1, 2017, including correcting grammatical errors, updating cross-references, and replacing outdated language throughout Title 38a and related chapters.

• Modernizes insurance terminology by replacing archaic pronouns and phrases (e.g., changing "he" to "the commissioner," "which" to "that") and standardizing definitions across insurance code sections.

• Updates references to federal law including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Internal Revenue Code provisions to specify they apply "as amended from time to time."

• Reorganizes definitional provisions in sections covering home health care, Medicare supplement policies, and long-term care policies to improve clarity and avoid redundant language.

• Makes minor substantive adjustments such as clarifying health insurance coverage requirements for chiropractors, updating terminology for prior authorization procedures, and refining provisions related to insurance producer licensing and third-party administrator renewals.