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CT HB05443

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits payment for over-the-counter drugs under state medical assistance programs, with specified exceptions
  • Allows coverage for insulin, insulin syringes, and nutritional supplements for individuals requiring tube feeding or unable to safely ingest nutrition by other means
  • Permits coverage for smoking cessation drugs effective January 1, 2012 as provided in section 17b-278a
  • Requires coverage of over-the-counter drugs mandated by 42 CFR 440.347, including drugs for specified diagnoses rated "A" or "B" by the United States Preventive Services Task Force
  • Directs Commissioner of Social Services to notify pharmacists by August 1, 2011 that diabetes treatment supplies may be billed using the durable medical equipment and medical surgical supply fee schedule

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Coverage Under State Medical Assistance Programs For Certain Over-the-counter Drugs.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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