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CT SB00298

Bill

Status

Passed

6/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Social Services shall provide Medicaid coverage for telehealth services that are clinically appropriate, cost-effective, and expand access to care for recipients facing undue hardship in accessing services
  • Commissioner of Social Services shall determine which categories of health care services are eligible for telehealth coverage based on clinical appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and access expansion
  • Commissioner shall seek federal waivers or amend the Medicaid state plan to secure federal reimbursement for telehealth services, with applications submitted to relevant joint standing committees
  • Commissioner must submit a report by January 1, 2018 to the human services and public health committees detailing telehealth services provided to Medicaid recipients under this act
  • Effective date is July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Telehealth Services For Medicaid Recipients.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/7/2016
Public Health2/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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