SB 999 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS.

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover motorized wheelchairs (including used ones), repairs, and battery replacements for insured individuals. It also mandates that health insurers establish centralized collection points for used motorized wheelchairs. The law directly affects people who need motorized wheelchairs for mobility and health insurers that provide coverage. Key provisions include mandatory coverage for specified wheelchair-related items and the creation of insurer-run collection systems for used equipment.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Insurance and Real Estate
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