Connecticut House Bill HB05309

Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/18/11
• Refer: 1/18/11

Caption

An Act Expanding Health Insurance Coverage For Ostomy-related Supplies.

Impact

If enacted, HB 05309 will alter state laws concerning health insurance policies in Connecticut. It would require all individual and group health policies that provide coverage for ostomy surgeries to include coverage for related supplies up to the newly proposed limit. This change would potentially relieve a substantial financial burden from patients managing an ostomy, thereby improving their quality of life and adherence to necessary health measures post-surgery.

Summary

House Bill 05309 is aimed at expanding health insurance coverage specifically for ostomy-related supplies. Currently, the existing statutes provide a limit of one thousand dollars annually for medically necessary appliances and supplies following ostomy surgery. This bill proposes an amendment to increase this limit significantly to five thousand dollars. The intent of the bill is to ensure that individuals undergoing ostomy surgery have better access to necessary medical supplies without facing financial burdens related to their healthcare needs.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding the funding and budgetary implications of this proposed coverage increase. Opponents might argue about the potential increase in insurance premiums or the overall impact on health insurance providers, who would need to adjust their policies to accommodate these changes. Additionally, the extent to which consents or adjustments may be required from various stakeholders in the health insurance industry could lead to debates as the bill is considered.