HB05481

An Act Concerning A Pilot Program To Treat Certain Medicaid Patients At A Short-term Hospital Special Hospice.

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Connecticut HB05481 establishes a pilot program to treat certain Medicaid patients at a short-term hospice specialty hospital.

Connecticut HB05481 creates a pilot program allowing the Commissioner of Social Services to reimburse Medicaid beneficiaries for room and board costs when they receive care from a short-term hospice specialty hospital. The program aims to evaluate potential savings compared to treatment in acute care hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. The commissioner must report on any savings realized by January 15, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Human Services Public Hearing

History

Jun 2

House

Signed by the Governor

May 22

House

Transmitted to the Secretary of State

May 22

House

Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor