CT HB06409

Employers or insurers must notify the administrative law judge and employee before objecting to, discontinuing, or reducing payment for prescription drug medications prescribed by an authorized healthcare provider

Employers or insurers must provide similar notice before objecting to, discontinuing, or reducing payment for durable medical equipment prescribed by an authorized healthcare provider

Notice requirements include specifying the reason for the proposed action, the effective date, and providing medical documentation establishing the basis for the objection or discontinuance

Employees have 15 days after receiving notice to request a hearing; if no hearing is requested, the notice is automatically approved

Notification requirements do not apply when the employee's own authorized physician, surgeon, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse discontinues the medication or equipment