# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 38a-472: Sec. 38a-472. (Formerly Sec. 38-174a). Assignment of insurance proceeds to doctor, hospital or state agency. Lien for state care. Notice of lien

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## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 38a-472
- **Heading:** Sec. 38a-472. (Formerly Sec. 38-174a). Assignment of insurance proceeds to doctor, hospital or state agency. Lien for state care. Notice of lien
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 38a / Chapter 700c / Section 38a-472

## Text

(b) Whenever there is in existence a contract by an insurer for payment to, or on behalf of, an applicant or recipient of medical assistance under the Medicaid program under said contract on account of bills incurred by the applicant or recipient for medical services, including, but not limited to, physician services, nursing services, pharmaceutical services, surgical care and hospital care, the assignment of the benefits of the contract by such applicant or recipient or his legally liable relative pursuant to section 17b-265 shall, upon receipt of notice from the assignee, be authority for payment by the insurer directly to the assignee. If notice is provided by the assignee to the insurer in accordance with the provisions of section 17b-265 , the insurer shall be liable to the assignee for any amount payable to the assignee under the contract.

(c) No insurer, health care center or issuer of any service plan contract for hospital or medical expense coverage delivered, issued for delivery or renewed in this state shall impose requirements on the Department of Social Services that have the effect of denying or limiting benefits that have been assigned pursuant to this section. The assignment of benefits shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Cited. 219 C. 439.

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