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CT SB00902
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
- Effective January 1, 2021, establishes requirements for qualified high deductible health plans delivered, issued, renewed, amended, or continued in Connecticut
- Requires annual deductibles to be applied on a calendar year basis, with prorated amounts if coverage begins mid-year and credits for prior deductible payments toward other high deductible plans during the same calendar year
- Mandates deductibles apply equally to all covered benefits regardless of whether providers are in-network or out-of-network, using the lesser of actual amount paid or in-network rate for out-of-network services
- Prohibits increased deductibles based solely on family coverage versus self-only coverage, and requires the same deductible regardless of family size
- Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt regulations to implement these provisions, with requirements subject to federal law limitations and health savings account qualification rules
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning High Deductible Health Plans.
Last Action
File Number 371
4/3/2019
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Real Estate2/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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