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CT HB05476

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Correction shall increase copayments for uninsured inmates from $3 to $5 per visit for medical visits, dental visits, and prescription eyeglasses at correctional institutions, effective July 1, 2018.

  • Commissioner must ensure no inmate is denied access to essential health care services based on inability to pay and may prescribe additional exclusions from the copayment requirements.

  • Commissioner of Correction may adopt regulations under chapter 54 of the general statutes to implement the provisions of this act.

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing Copayments For Certain Health Care Services Provided To Uninsured Inmates.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/14

3/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2018

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