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SB 1129

AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE INCREASES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Lopes

SB 1129 regulates long-term care insurance premium increases in Connecticut by requiring insurer justification and imposing rate-increase limits to protect policyholders from unaffordable hikes.

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Bill Summary · SB 1129

Legislative bill overview

SB 1129 establishes regulatory controls on long-term care insurance premium rate increases in Connecticut. The bill aims to protect policyholders from excessive or unexpected premium hikes by requiring insurers to justify and potentially limit rate adjustments. This represents an attempt to balance insurer solvency concerns with consumer affordability and policy stability.

Why is this important

Long-term care insurance premiums have become increasingly unaffordable for many Connecticut residents, with some carriers implementing double-digit annual increases that force people to drop coverage they've relied on for years. Without regulatory oversight, policyholders face a choice between unmanageable costs and losing their long-term care protection during vulnerable years. This bill directly addresses a documented consumer protection problem affecting seniors and disabled individuals planning for future care needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Insurer viability concerns: Overly restrictive rate caps could make it unprofitable for carriers to remain in Connecticut's market, potentially reducing consumer options or forcing companies to exit the state entirely
  • Actuarial accuracy and cost-shifting: If premiums cannot reflect actual claims experience and inflation, insurers may argue they cannot sustainably serve the market, potentially leading to higher initial rates for new customers
  • Scope and enforceability: Disagreement likely over what constitutes "reasonable" increase thresholds, whether exemptions exist for actuarially-justified adjustments, and how aggressively the state will enforce limitations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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