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CT HB05172

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Claire Janowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the General Statutes to compensate hospitals for providing free care to indigent persons without health insurance coverage.

  • Targets uninsured individuals who do not have coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) or do not qualify for such coverage.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to seek federal approval for matching funds to support hospital compensation payments.

Legislative Description

An Act Providing Compensation For Hospitals That Provide Free Care To Uninsured Persons.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

2/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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