Connecticut 2024 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05464

Introduced
3/7/24  
Introduced
3/7/24  
Refer
3/7/24  

Caption

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To Insurance-related Statutes.

Impact

One significant impact of HB 5464 is the requirement for health insurance policies to provide more comprehensive coverage for mental health diagnoses and treatments. The revisions aim to ensure that individuals are covered for a wide range of mental health services, including inpatient hospitalization, outpatient services, and intensive therapeutic interventions. This aligns with the broader goal of enhancing mental health support across the state and improving access to necessary health care services.

Summary

House Bill 5464 is an Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To Insurance-related Statutes. This legislation aims to amend several sections of the Connecticut general statutes related to health care and insurance, particularly focusing on provisions regarding mental health services and the adoption of health care cost growth benchmarks. The bill involves repealing and substituting existing statutes to clarify definitions and enhance service eligibility under health insurance policies.

Contention

Discussions surrounding the bill reveal a commitment to improving mental health care while also addressing the financial implications of implementing such comprehensive benchmarks. Stakeholders have raised concerns regarding the potential costs associated with expanded coverage and whether insurance providers can sustain the financial burden of these mandates. Ensuring that the benchmarks are reflective of the state’s economic climate and do not overly strain insurance systems is a notable point of contention that may arise during future discussions as this bill moves forward.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00849

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions And Minor Changes To The Insurance And Related Statutes.

CT SB00853

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT SB00146

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Office's Recommendations Regarding Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT SB00946

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical And Other Changes To The Insurance And Related Statutes.

CT HB05011

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical And Minor Changes To The Insurance Statutes.

CT SB00812

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To The Education And Early Childhood Statutes.

CT HB05254

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical And Minor Changes To The Insurance Statutes.

CT HB06678

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical And Other Changes To The Insurance And Related Statutes.

CT HB05006

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions And Minor Changes To The Insurance And Related Statutes.

CT HB05515

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical And Other Changes To The Insurance And Related Statutes.

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