Section 38a-490 - (Formerly Sec. 38-174g). Coverage for newly born children. Notification to insurer(a) Each individual health insurance policy delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, amended or continued in this state providing coverage of the type specified in subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (10), (11) and (12) of section 38a-469 for a family member of the insured or subscriber shall, as to such family member's coverage, also provide that the health insurance benefits applicable for children shall be payable with respect to a newly born child of the insured or subscriber from the moment of birth.(b) Coverage for such newly born child shall consist of coverage for injury and sickness including necessary care and treatment of medically diagnosed congenital defects and birth abnormalities within the limits of the policy.(c) If payment of a specific premium or subscription fee is required to provide coverage for a child, the policy or contract may require that notification of birth of such newly born child and payment of the required premium or fees shall be furnished to the insurer, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation or health care center not later than ninety-one days after the date of birth in order to continue coverage beyond such period, provided failure to furnish such notice or pay such premium or fees shall not prejudice any claim originating within such period.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 38a-490
(P.A. 74-6, S. 1-4; P.A. 90-243, S. 80; P.A. 11-19 , S. 35 ; 11-171 , S. 3 ; P.A. 12-145 , S. 12 .)
Amended by P.A. 23-0204,S. 223 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2023 Regular Session, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by P.A. 23-0127,S. 4 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2023 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2023.Amended by P.A. 12-0145, S. 12 of the the 2012 Regular Session, eff. 6/15/2012.Amended by P.A. 11-0171, S. 3 of the the 2011 Regular Session, eff. 1/1/2012.Amended by P.A. 11-0019, S. 35 of the the 2011 Regular Session, eff. 1/1/2012. See Sec. 38a-516 for similar provisions re group policies.