Connecticut General Statutes Title 38A. Insurance § 38a-516. Coverage for newly born children.  Notification to insurer

(a) Each group 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), (6), (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 fee is required to provide coverage for a child, the policy 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 sixty-one days after the date of birth in order to continue coverage beyond such sixty-one-day period, provided failure to furnish such notice or pay such premium shall not prejudice any claim originating within such sixty-one-day period.