CT Senate passes bill to boost insurance affordability, transparency

CT Mirror – Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Katy Golvala

The state Senate passed a sweeping bill Wednesday that seeks to boost insurance affordability and transparency, as well as address industry practices that critics say limit patients’ access to care.

After a bipartisan vote of 31 to 5 in the Senate, the legislation now moves to the House for final passage.

Among its many provisions, the bill would allow the state insurance commissioner to limit rate increases for insurers that have a track record of hiking costs, and fine those that don’t comply with a state law requiring insurers to offer mental health coverage that’s as robust as coverage for medical services.

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