HB05561

An Act Concerning A Five-year Medicaid Rate Review, Dental Representation On A Medical Assistance Oversight Council, Biomarker Testing And Opioid Prescription Coverage Requirements And A Study Concerning Payment Of Spouses For State-subsidized Home Care.

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Connecticut HB05561 modifies Medicaid reimbursement rates, dental service regulations, and opioid prescription coverage.

Connecticut HB05561 enacts a five-year Medicaid rate review, mandates dental representation on the Medical Assistance Oversight Council, and establishes biomarker testing and opioid prescription coverage requirements. It also commissions a study on payment of spouses for state-subsidized home care. The bill increases Medicaid rates for safety net pediatric dental clinics, adjusts rates for various services, and mandates prior authorization for nonemergency dental services. It requires the commissioner to review payments for emergency dental services and basic restoration procedures.

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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 17

12:00 AM

Human Services Public Hearing

History

Jun 2

House

Signed by the Governor

May 29

House

Transmitted to the Secretary of State

May 29

House

Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor