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CT HB07033

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Kupchick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires each health carrier doing business in Connecticut to submit an annual report on parity for mental health and substance use disorder benefits.

  • Mandates the insurance committee of the General Assembly conduct a public hearing on all submitted reports and compliance with the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343).

  • Expands coverage for certain prescription drugs related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

  • Prohibits health carriers from using prior authorization requirements for certain prescription drugs.

  • Prohibits health carriers from using step therapy protocols for certain prescription drugs.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Parity For Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Benefits.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate

1/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate1/31/2019

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