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CT SB01114
Bill
Status
6/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces Section 18-52a of Connecticut General Statutes, effective July 1, 2019, regarding Department of Correction payment obligations for incarcerated persons requiring hospitalization.
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Requires incarcerated persons covered by health insurance to use their policy for hospital expenses, with the carrier providing benefits regardless of incarceration status.
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Mandates the Department of Correction reimburse hospitals at rates not exceeding those established under section 17b-239 for uninsured incarcerated persons requiring hospitalization.
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Requires the Commissioner of Correction to revise the ambulance service payment methodology by October 1, 2019, to reimburse municipalities for ambulance services at the same rate paid to non-municipal ambulance providers when the incarcerated person is uninsured.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Payments From The Department Of Correction To A Municipality That Provides Ambulance Services On Behalf Of A Correctional Facility.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/13/2019