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CT SB00135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Osten

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends sections 38a-492c and 38a-518c of Connecticut general statutes to mandate health insurance coverage for medical foods for persons diagnosed with phenylketonuria
  • Requires health insurers to cover specialized medical food products necessary for treating phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic metabolic disorder
  • Introduced by Senator Osten representing the 19th District during the January 2019 legislative session
  • Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Real Estate for review

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Health Insurance Coverage For Medical Foods For Persons Diagnosed With Phenylketonuria.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/14

2/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate1/18/2019

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