Healthcare Trend Talk Recap: 2025 Legislative Session

July's Healthcare Trend Talk focused on outcomes from the past legislative session, led by Michael Johnson of Sullivan & LeShane. We explored critical takeaways from the 2025 legislative session impacting Connecticut’s healthcare ecosystem.

Key Highlights:

• A record-setting number of bills introduced

• 198 Public Acts adopted – 3 vetoed

• On-time state budget with implications for 2026 (hospital tax increase)

Health-related legislation included:

• Senate Bill 10: Restrictions on step therapy & new oversight of insurance rate increases

• Prescription drug affordability efforts (Canadian drug approval, liability limits)

• Private equity reform and out-of-network caps did not pass

• Medicaid rate adjustments and future cuts still pending a report (due Aug. 3)

What’s Coming in 2026?

• Private equity reform

• Broader prescription drug cost controls

• Scrutiny of insurance denials for treatment/reimbursement

Stay up to date with legislative activity at cga.ct.gov.