Connecticut Senate Bill SB00336

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/23/19
• Refer: 1/23/19

Caption

An Act Requiring The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange To Report Additional Data.

Impact

The bill will significantly affect the operation of the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange by instituting more rigorous reporting requirements. These monthly reports to the joint standing committees responsible for insurance and public health will facilitate a clearer understanding of Medicaid enrollment trends, which could potentially influence future policy decisions. By providing detailed insights into enrollment sources and demographics, the bill may help policymakers better assess the effectiveness of health programs and make necessary adjustments to improve access and coverage.

Summary

SB00336, known as 'An Act Requiring The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange To Report Additional Data', mandates that the board of directors of the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange provide additional monthly data reports. Specifically, the report will include statistics on the number of individuals enrolled in Medicaid through the exchange, those enrolled in qualified health plans, their prior coverage sources, and the number of enrollees receiving federal subsidies. This effort is aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the state’s health insurance provisions.

Contention

As with many legislative measures, SB00336 is poised to generate discussions among various stakeholders, particularly regarding the implications of increased government reporting requirements. Proponents of the bill are likely to argue that transparency is essential for improving the accountability of the Health Exchange and ensuring taxpayers are informed about state health spending. On the other hand, there may be concerns from some stakeholders about potential bureaucratic burdens and whether the increased reporting could detract from the exchange's primary operational goals of facilitating health insurance access and enrollment.