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SB 192

AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM IMPOSING UNILATERAL TIME LIMITS ON COVERAGE FOR ANESTHESIA SERVICES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Gordon

Connecticut bill bans insurers from imposing unilateral time caps on anesthesia coverage, ensuring medical necessity—not time limits—determines coverage.

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Bill Summary · SB 192

Legislative bill overview

SB 192 would prohibit health insurance companies in Connecticut from unilaterally imposing time limits on coverage for anesthesia services. The bill restricts insurers' ability to deny or limit anesthesia coverage based on predetermined duration caps that don't account for individual medical circumstances.

Why is this important

Anesthesia is a critical medical service where appropriate duration depends on the complexity and type of procedure—not arbitrary time limits. Without this protection, patients could face unexpected gaps in coverage or denied anesthesia claims during surgeries, creating financial and medical risks during vulnerable moments when switching providers is impossible.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Insurers argue that blanket time-limit restrictions increase claims costs by removing one cost-control mechanism; supporters counter that medically-necessary anesthesia shouldn't be rationed for profit
  • Defining "unilateral": Ambiguity exists around whether this prohibits all time limits or only those imposed without medical justification or provider input; implementation details matter significantly
  • Federal vs. state authority: Federal insurance regulations and state mandates occasionally conflict; clarification needed on how this interacts with existing Medicare/Medicaid anesthesia coverage rules

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

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