CT HB06550

Removes managed care organizations from community benefits program requirements and makes such programs mandatory for nonprofit hospitals licensed under chapter 368v that file IRS Form 990.

Changes reporting frequency from biennial to annual, with reports due to the Office of Health Strategy by January 1 each year, starting January 1, 2022.

Requires hospitals to conduct triennial community health needs assessments and implementation strategies aligned with state health plans and to solicit community input on proposed programs.

Establishes that the Office of Health Strategy must set minimum community benefit and community building spending thresholds by January 1, 2023 and biennially thereafter, based on hospital financial position, community needs, historical expenditures, and tax payments.

Requires annual posting of hospital community benefits reports and summaries on the Office of Health Strategy's website; maintains civil penalty of up to $50 per day for late submissions.