CT HB07173

Prohibits health insurers from requiring optometrists or ophthalmologists to accept insurer-set payment rates for non-covered services, procedures, or products in contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after January 1, 2020.

Requires optometrists and ophthalmologists to charge no more than their usual and customary rates for non-covered services, procedures, or products.

Mandates that vision plan evidence of coverage include a disclosure statement informing enrollees that participating providers may charge usual and customary rates for non-covered services and should provide a treatment plan with estimated costs before providing such services.

Requires optometrists and ophthalmologists to post a conspicuous notice stating that non-covered services, procedures, or products may not be offered at discounted rates.

Exempts self-insured plans and contracts derived from collective bargaining agreements from these requirements; effective January 1, 2020.