Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05915

Introduced
1/18/23  

Caption

An Act Concerning Patient Brokering For Out-of-state Addiction Rehabilitation Services.

Impact

If enacted, HB05915 would have significant implications for state health regulations, particularly concerning how addiction treatment services are coordinated. By placing strict prohibitions on patient brokering, the state could enhance protections for those seeking help, ensuring that their decisions about treatment are not influenced by profit-driven intermediaries. This is a critical step towards safeguarding patient welfare and fostering trust in rehabilitation services, specifically those that are provided by out-of-state facilities.

Summary

House Bill 05915, introduced by Representative Borer, aims to address patient brokering in the context of addiction rehabilitation services. The bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to explicitly prohibit individuals from receiving any form of compensation for coordinating out-of-state addiction rehabilitation services for individuals suffering from addiction. The intent of the legislation is to curtail unethical practices that exploit vulnerable individuals seeking recovery and ensure that individuals receive the appropriate level of care without financial motivations complicating their treatment journey.

Contention

While the bill primarily seeks to protect patients, there could be contention around its implementation and potential impacts on the availability of services. Some stakeholders may argue that such restrictions could inadvertently limit the options available to patients who are seeking specific rehabilitation programs that may only be available out-of-state. Conversely, others may support the bill as necessary to eliminate a predatory practice that jeopardizes the integrity of addiction recovery efforts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05012

An Act Concerning Funding For In-patient Addiction Treatment Providers That Covers Room And Board Costs.

CT SB00217

An Act Concerning A Universal Patient Intake Form For Recipients Of Behavioral Health Services For Children.

CT HB05190

An Act Concerning The Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit.

CT SB00323

An Act Concerning Federal Home Loan Banks And The Insurers Rehabilitation And Liquidation Act.

CT SB00276

An Act Concerning The Safety Of Surgical Patients.

CT HB05308

An Act Concerning Absentee Voting For Certain Patients Of Nursing Homes.

CT HB05121

An Act Concerning Authorization Of Bonds Of The State To The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services For The Establishment Of Mental Health Urgent Care Crisis Centers.

CT HB05365

An Act Concerning Technical Revisions To Statutes Concerning Human Services.

CT HB05293

An Act Concerning The Department Of Developmental Services' Recommendations Regarding Various Revisions To Developmental Services Statutes.

CT SB00275

An Act Prohibiting Nursing Homes From Rejecting A Patient Solely On The Basis That Such Patient Received Mental Health Services.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.