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CT SB00298
Bill
Status
Passed
6/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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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
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