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CT HB06242

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 38a of Connecticut general statutes to prohibit health insurers, health care centers, fraternal benefit societies, hospital service corporations, and medical service corporations from using dollars-per-quality adjusted life year (QALY) measures or similar metrics as a threshold for coverage decisions.

  • Applies prohibition to decisions about whether to cover or recommend health care services, or to establish or modify incentive or reimbursement programs.

  • Covers all entities that deliver, issue for delivery, renew, amend, or continue health insurance policies in Connecticut.

  • Prevents the use of cost-effectiveness thresholds based on quality-adjusted life year calculations in health insurance coverage determinations.

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Health Insurers From Using A Dollars-per-quality Adjusted Life Year Or Any Similar Measure As A Threshold.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate

1/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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