OLR Bill Analysis

SB 74

AN ACT PROHIBITING DIFFERENTIAL PAYMENT RATES TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS BASED ON SITE OF SERVICE.

SUMMARY:

This bill prohibits different health care provider reimbursement rates for covered treatments, services, or benefits based on where the provider renders service (e. g. , an office vs. a hospital). It applies to insurers, HMOs, hospital or medical service corporations, and fraternal benefit societies that deliver, issue, renew, amend, or continue health insurance policies or benefit plans in Connecticut.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

Joint Favorable