CT HB05386

Requires employers or insurers to notify the administrative law judge and employee before objecting to, discontinuing, or reducing prescription drug medication payments, specifying the reason and effective date of the proposed action.

Mandates that notices include medical documentation establishing the basis for objection or reduction and identify the claimant's attending physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

Allows employees 15 days from receipt of notice to request a hearing, which receives priority over other hearing requests, and prohibits approval of objections or reductions prior to hearing completion.

Requires employers to repay all discontinued or reduced payments plus interest at 1.25% per month and reasonable attorney's fees if they take action without administrative law judge approval.

Exempts objections, discontinuances, or reductions when the employee's physician, surgeon, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse voluntarily discontinues the prescription medication.

Becomes effective October 1, 2024.