CT SB00087

Prohibits insurers, health care centers, fraternal benefit societies, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and other entities from including discretionary clauses in individual or group health insurance policies providing disability income coverage.

Applies to policies delivered, issued, renewed, amended, or continued in Connecticut on or after January 1, 2020.

Bars policy provisions that reserve discretion to interpret policy terms or provide standards for interpretation or review that are inconsistent with Connecticut state law.

Becomes effective January 1, 2020.

Referred to Committee on Insurance and Real Estate with a Joint Favorable recommendation.