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CT SB00206
Bill
Status
Passed
6/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes pregnancy as a qualifying event for special enrollment periods in individual health insurance policies, effective January 1, 2019
- Allows pregnant individuals to enroll within 30 days of pregnancy commencement when certified by a licensed health care provider, with coverage effective the first of the month of certification
- Limits pregnancy-based enrollment to individuals who lack minimum essential health benefits as defined under the Affordable Care Act or chapter 700c requirements
- Excludes pregnancy-based special enrollment periods from group health insurance plans procured by the Comptroller and municipality-sponsored group policies
- Requires health care centers, hospital service corporations, and medical service corporations to comply with the new pregnancy-related enrollment requirements consistent with section 38a-481
Legislative Description
An Act Authorizing Pregnancy As A Qualifying Event For Special Enrollment Periods For Certain Individuals.
Last Action
Became Law, Not Signed by the Governor
6/1/2018
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Real Estate2/22/2018
Full Bill Text
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