Connecticut Senate Bill SB00332

Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/27/20
• Refer: 2/27/20

Caption

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange.

Impact

The establishment of the task force is intended to enhance the state's health insurance framework by reviewing the existing system and suggesting improvements based on its findings. By focusing on the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, the task force seeks to ensure that residents have access to efficient and effective health insurance options. The recommendations made by the task force could lead to amendments in state health insurance policies, potentially affecting the accessibility and affordability of health care for Connecticut residents.

Summary

Bill SB00332 is aimed at establishing a task force to study the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange. The bill mandates the creation of a task force consisting of various appointed members, including legislators and representatives from the insurance sector. This task force is charged with examining the operations and effectiveness of the existing Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, which provides health insurance options to residents of Connecticut. The task force is expected to conduct its study and submit a report to the General Assembly detailing findings and recommendations for improving the exchange’s functions.

Contention

The bill's establishment of a task force could bring about discussions concerning the role and efficiency of state-run health exchanges amid ongoing debates about healthcare reform. Some stakeholders may argue that it is necessary to evaluate and improve the existing exchange, while others could raise questions about the need for such a task force and its potential impact on state resources. As health insurance remains a contentious topic, particularly related to accessibility and cost, the recommendations from this task force may further stir debates among stakeholders regarding the future of health insurance policy in Connecticut.