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CT HB06237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Health shall study implementation of Diabetes Advisory Council recommendations in consultation with Department of Social Services and Insurance Department
  • Study shall address securing Medicaid coverage for American Diabetes Association or American Association of Diabetes Educators accredited diabetes self-management education programs
  • Study shall examine increasing the state's pool of lay and professional diabetes educators serving at-risk populations including minorities, lower socioeconomic areas, and rural communities
  • Study shall review reforming insurance plans to eliminate cost-sharing barriers by removing deductibles and copayments for diabetes self-management education
  • Commissioner of Public Health must report findings and implementation recommendations to joint standing committees on public health, human services, and insurance by January 1, 2019

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring A Study Of Means To Implement Recommendations Of The Diabetes Advisory Council.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 376

4/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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