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CT SB00741

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2017

Primary Sponsor

Edward Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to apply for a Medicaid waiver under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act
  • Expands treatment options for substance abusers to include mental health facilities with more than sixteen beds
  • Aims to maximize federal dollars for expanded treatment options for Medicaid recipients needing substance abuse and mental health treatment

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Substance Abuse And Mental Health Treatment Opportunities For Medicaid Recipients.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/26/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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