Connecticut HB05356 establishes a competitive bidding process for nonemergency medical transportation services for Medicaid recipients.

Connecticut HB05356 aims to improve access to nonemergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients by implementing a competitive bidding process. The Commissioner of Social Services will identify areas where such services are needed and purchase them through competitive bidding. This bill also reviews reimbursement rates to ensure they are adequate to maintain a sufficient pool of transportation providers. Effective July 1, 2026, the Commissioner will annually review these rates and ensure they are high enough to attract and retain drivers.

Connecticut HB05356 establishes a competitive bidding process for nonemergency medical transportation services for Medicaid recipients.

Connecticut HB05356 aims to improve access to nonemergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients by implementing a competitive bidding process. The Commissioner of Social Services will identify areas where such services are needed and purchase them through competitive bidding. This bill also reviews reimbursement rates to ensure they are adequate to maintain a sufficient pool of transportation providers. Effective July 1, 2026, the Commissioner will annually review these rates and ensure they are high enough to attract and retain drivers.