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CT SB00456
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Saud Anwar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits lawsuits against licensed health care professionals for damages resulting from adverse outcomes directly caused by a health insurer's delay in authorizing or approving care
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Allows patients to bring legal action directly against health insurers for damages and harms caused by undue delays in the authorization or approval process
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Amends Chapter 925 of the Connecticut General Statutes to shift liability from healthcare providers to insurers when treatment delays are the insurer's fault
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Shields medical professionals from legal risks associated with authorization delays outside their control
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Health Insurer Liability For Damages And Harms Caused By Undue Delay In Authorizing Or Approving Care.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/10/2025