Insurance and Real Estate Committee Bill Record Book 1/2/2024

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Section 1: PROPOSED SENATE BILLS

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  SB-6 AAC UTILIZATION REVIEW AND HEALTH CARE CONTRACTS, HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NEWBORNS AND STEP THERAPY.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR DUFF, 25TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

et al 		03-09 05-08 APP - Joint Favorable
03-14 INS - Joint Favorable
02-28 SCO - DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
01-31 INS - Vote to Draft
337
 546
 197
 05-17 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-17 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. B
05-17 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A,B
05-03 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON APP
  PSB-28 AAC STEP THERAPY, ADVERSE DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEWS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-29 AAC THE REGULATION OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-30 AAC A MORATORIUM ON LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE INCREASES.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE TURCO, 27TH DIST.

  PSB-35 AAC THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-45 AA REQUIRING HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN DEDUCTIBLES TO CREDIT PAYMENTS MADE TO PURCHASE OUT-OF-PLAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

SENATOR MARTIN, 31ST DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-78 AA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO ENCOURAGE INSURERS TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGIES TO PREVENT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.

SENATOR HARDING, 30TH DIST. 		02-14 01-31 INS - Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing


  PSB-83 AAC PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SERVICES.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-84 AA OPENING THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO SMALL BUSINESS EMPLOYEES.

SENATOR COHEN, 12TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-85 AAC HEALTH INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PARITY FOR PODIATRISTS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.

  PSB-86 AA REQUIRING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSIDER AFFORDABILITY AS A FACTOR IN REVIEWING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUM RATING FILINGS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-87 AAC ADVERSE DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEWS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-88 AA PROHIBITING CERTAIN HEALTH CARRIERS FROM REQUIRING STEP THERAPY FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS OR CHRONIC, DISABLING OR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS OR DISEASES.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-89 AAC THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-90 AA ESTABLISHING A DUTY OF CARE OWED BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS TO HEALTH CARRIERS OR OTHER HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SPONSORS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-103 AA ESTABLISHING A STATE TITLE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

SENATOR COHEN, 12TH DIST.

  PSB-139 AAC UTILIZATION OF THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.

SENATOR GORDON, 35TH DIST.

  PSB-142 AAC A STATE-OPERATED REINSURANCE PROGRAM AND HEALTH CARE COST GROWTH.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.

  PSB-143 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR TREATMENT OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.

  PSB-180 AA REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF, COSTS OF, REIMBURSEMENTS RATES FOR AND AVAILABILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE STATE.

SENATOR SEMINARA, 8TH DIST. 		01-18 PH - Change of Reference INS


  PSB-184 AA REQUIRING SITE-NEUTRAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR CERTAIN COVERED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

  PSB-185 AA PROHIBITING HEALTH INSURERS FROM AUTOMATICALLY DOWN-CODING HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS AND REQUIRING THAT HEALTH INSURERS PROVIDE JUSTIFICATION FOR DOWN-CODING A HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIM.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

  PSB-186 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAM.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PAOLILLO, 97TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

et al

  PSB-192 AA ALLOWING OUT-OF-STATE TELEHEALTH PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THIS STATE.

SENATOR FAZIO, 36TH DIST.

  PSB-233 AAC SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-242 AAC MUNICIPAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES PROVIDED ON STATE HIGHWAYS.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SANTOS, 109TH DIST. 		01-23 PD - Change of Reference INS


  PSB-431 AAC CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE MARKET.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.

  PSB-432 AA REQUIRING MEDICAID AND THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES.

SENATOR BERTHEL, 32ND DIST.

  PSB-434 AAC A STATE-OPERATED REINSURANCE PROGRAM AND THE REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE COST GROWTH.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PAVALOCK-D'AMATO, 77TH DIST.

  PSB-435 AAC THE REGULATION OF PREMIUM RATES ON LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.

  PSB-436 AA REQUIRING THAT LEAVE PURSUANT TO THE CONNECTICUT PAID LEAVE AUTHORITY IS SECONDARY TO SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-437 AA REQUIRING AN ANNUAL AUDIT AND REPORT CONCERNING CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PLANS ADMINISTERED BY THIS STATE.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST. 		02-14 01-31 INS - Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing


  PSB-438 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN SURGICAL PROCEDURES PERFORMED TO TREAT SEVERE OBESITY.

SENATOR BERTHEL, 32ND DIST.

  PSB-439 AAC HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR DIABETES TEST STRIPS.

SENATOR BERTHEL, 32ND DIST.

  PSB-440 AAC RESIDENTIAL CONDITION REPORTS IN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.

  PSB-441 AAC THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.

  PSB-442 AA EXPANDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR FARM WORKERS.

SENATOR CABRERA, 17TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE D'AGOSTINO, 91ST DIST.

  PSB-443 AAC MAMMOGRAMS AND COST TRANSPARENCY.

SENATOR MILLER, 27TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-444 AAC DISTINCT BILLING SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITALS AND OFF-CAMPUS PROVIDER DEPARTMENTS OF HOSPITALS.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NUCCIO, 53RD DIST.

  PSB-445 AA PERMITTING CERTAIN SPONSORING ASSOCIATIONS TO CREATE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PAVALOCK-D'AMATO, 77TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NUCCIO, 53RD DIST.

  PSB-446 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PERIOD PILLS.

SENATOR FLEXER, 29TH DIST.

  PSB-447 AAC THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED TASK FORCE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
SENATOR GASTON, 23RD DIST.

  PSB-448 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS.

SENATOR OSTEN, 19TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE RYAN, 139TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NOLAN, 39TH DIST.

  PSB-449 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL FOODS FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH PHENYLKETONURIA.

SENATOR OSTEN, 19TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CONLEY, 40TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NOLAN, 39TH DIST.

  PSB-450 AA REQUIRING A STUDY OF PUBLIC OPTION HEALTH CARE PLANS IN OTHER STATES AND A RECOMMENDATION FOR A PUBLIC OPTION HEALTH CARE PLAN IN THIS STATE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-451 AA REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE THEFT OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

SENATOR MARX, 20TH DIST.

  PSB-452 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS AND PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME.

SENATOR KISSEL, 7TH DIST.

  PSB-453 AA PROHIBITING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM DISCLOSING TO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION OF FIRST RESPONDERS DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.

  PSB-454 AA PROVIDING FOR OPTIONAL PAYMENT OF THE HEALTHY HOMES FUND SURCHARGE.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-455 AA REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE TO REPORT ADDITIONAL DATA.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-456 AAC ASSESSMENTS AND USER FEES CHARGED TO HEALTH CARRIERS BY THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-457 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COCHLEAR IMPLANT SURGERY.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-458 AA REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EQUINE THERAPY FOR VETERANS.

SENATOR KISSEL, 7TH DIST.

  PSB-820 AAC HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SELF-EMPLOYED FARMERS.

SENATOR MOORE, 22ND DIST.

  PSB-876 AA ESTABLISHING A CONDOMINIUM OMBUDSMAN AND REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

SENATOR MARONEY, 14TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE TURCO, 27TH DIST. 		01-31 HSG - Change of Reference INS