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CT HB06242
Bill
Status
1/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Cook
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AI Summary
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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.
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Applies prohibition to decisions about whether to cover or recommend health care services, or to establish or modify incentive or reimbursement programs.
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Covers all entities that deliver, issue for delivery, renew, amend, or continue health insurance policies in Connecticut.
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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