CT HB05391

Establishes a task force to study methods for encouraging mental health care providers to participate in health insurance provider networks in Connecticut.

Task force consists of 10 members: two each appointed by the House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore, one each by House and Senate majority leaders, one each by House and Senate minority leaders, the Insurance Commissioner or designee, and two appointed by the Governor.

Initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the bill's effective date, with the first task force meeting scheduled within 60 days.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on insurance by January 1, 2023, and terminates upon submission of the report or January 1, 2023, whichever is later.

Administrative support provided by the joint standing committee on insurance staff.