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CT SB00864

Bill

Status

Passed

6/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Social Services, in collaboration with the Board of Regents for Higher Education and The University of Connecticut, to study the effectiveness of using state Medicaid to pay health insurance premiums sponsored by constituent units of higher education for eligible students
  • Targets students enrolled in state constituent units who are not covered by any other health insurance plan and who are eligible for state Medicaid benefits
  • The study must also examine providing supplemental health insurance coverage for these students through Medicaid
  • Mandates the department to report findings by January 1, 2016, to the General Assembly's joint standing committees on higher education and human services
  • Effective date of July 1, 2015; enacted as Special Act No. 15-5

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring A Study Of The Use Of Medicaid To Cover The Cost Of Health Insurance For College Students.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Human Services4/14/2015
Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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