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CT HB06181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Dillon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the general statutes to establish compensation for hospitals providing free care to indigent persons without health care coverage
  • Applies to individuals ineligible for coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) or successor federal health care law
  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to seek federal approval for matching funds to support hospital payments
  • Provides financial relief to hospitals for uncompensated care expenses related to uninsured and ineligible populations

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Payment To Hospitals That Provide Uncompensated Care.

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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