Connecticut House Bill HB05597

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/20/15
• Refer: 1/20/15

Caption

An Act Requiring The Provision Of An Explanation Of Benefits For Pharmacy Services Received By An Insured.

Impact

If enacted, HB05597 will significantly influence state laws governing health insurance practices. The requirement for quarterly EOB reports will compel insurers to maintain accurate records of pharmacy services and ensure that insured individuals receive detailed information about their benefits. This aims to foster better awareness among insured parties regarding their healthcare expenses, potentially leading to more informed healthcare decisions and greater communication between insurers and their clients.

Summary

House Bill 05597 aims to enhance transparency in healthcare by requiring health insurance providers and pharmacy benefit managers to furnish an explanation of benefits (EOB) for pharmacy services on a quarterly basis. This initiative targets insurers involved in delivering, issuing, renewing, amending, or continuing health insurance policies that cover prescription drugs. By mandating these EOBs, the bill seeks to improve the clarity and understanding of healthcare costs associated with pharmacy services for insured individuals.

Contention

While the bill is largely seen as a positive step toward increasing transparency in the healthcare sector, there may be some contention regarding the feasibility and administrative burden placed on insurance providers. Critics might argue about the potential increase in operational costs associated with generating and distributing these reports on a quarterly basis. Moreover, questions could arise about how effective these explanations will be in truly helping consumers understand their pharmacy benefits, or if they will merely serve as additional paperwork with little impact on actual comprehension of benefits.