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CT HB06179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to provide Medicaid reimbursement for home telemonitoring services performed by home health care agencies
  • Covers Medicaid beneficiaries with serious or chronic medical conditions resulting in frequent hospitalizations or emergency room admissions
  • Extends coverage to beneficiaries with documented poor medication adherence, history of falls in prior six months, limited support systems, or access to care challenges
  • Includes coverage for beneficiaries living alone or home alone for extended periods
  • Directs the department to establish coverage criteria based on evidence-based best practices

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Providing Medicaid Coverage For Home Telemonitoring Services.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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