Doctors, Lawmakers Describe Bill Capping Out-Of-Network Costs as ‘a Disaster’

Doctors, Lawmakers Describe Bill Capping Out-Of-Network Costs as ‘a Disaster’

HARTFORD, CT – Representatives from the medical community and state lawmakers came together Wednesday to voice their concerns about a bill capping out-of-network costs, saying it favors insurance companies and would have an alarming effect on care, costs, and wait times for patients.  House Bill 6871, which narrowly advanced out of the Insurance and Real […]

Healthcare reps rally against out-of-network caps

Healthcare professionals from 20 different organizations spoke against SB 6871, a provision originally brought forward by Gov. Ned Lamont that would place caps on out-of-network insurance costs, during a May 7 press conference. Speakers emphasized that workers from across healthcare were united in opposition to the bill, which they said would lead to the closure of medical practices, increase wait times, and limit patient access to care if passe…