Sec. 38a-492j. Mandatory coverage for ostomy-related supplies. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 38a-492j. Mandatory coverage for ostomy-related supplies. Each individual health insurance policy providing coverage of the type specified in subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (11) and (12) of section 38a-469 delivered, issued for delivery, renewed or continued in this state on or after October 1, 2000, that provides coverage for ostomy surgery shall include coverage, up to one thousand dollars annually, for medically necessary appliances and supplies relating to an ostomy including, but not limited to, collection devices, irrigation equipment and supplies, skin barriers and skin protectors. As used in this section, "ostomy" includes colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy. Payments under this section shall not be applied to any policy maximums for durable medical equipment. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to decrease policy benefits in excess of the limits in this section.

      (P.A. 00-63, S. 1.)

      See Sec. 38a-518j for similar provisions re group policies.