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This bill requires all individual and group health insurance policies to provide coverage for activity-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices. In plain language, this means that health insurance companies would be mandated to include coverage for specialized prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices designed for specific activities or purposes, such as sports, work, or recreational pursuits, beyond standard medical prosthetics. These activity-specific devices are typically customized to help individuals with physical disabilities or limb differences participate more fully in specialized activities or perform particular tasks more effectively. By requiring insurance coverage for these devices, the bill aims to improve accessibility and potentially reduce out-of-pocket expenses for people who need customized prosthetic or orthotic equipment. The legislation would amend chapter 700c of the general statutes to implement this requirement, ensuring that such coverage becomes a standard feature of health insurance policies in the jurisdiction.

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