The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1015, aims to amend chapter 700c of the general statutes to mandate that all individual and group health insurance policies include coverage for activity-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices. This legislative change is intended to ensure that individuals who require these specialized devices for various activities receive the necessary financial support from their health insurance providers.
The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that emphasizes the requirement for health insurance coverage for these specific types of devices. The intent behind this legislation is to enhance accessibility and support for individuals who rely on prosthetics and orthotics tailored to their activities, thereby promoting better health outcomes and quality of life.