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CT HB05619

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-242 of the general statutes to authorize Medicaid reimbursement for in-home counseling services provided by home health agencies
  • Requires home health agencies to employ social workers who deliver the in-home counseling to eligible Medicaid recipients
  • Aims to reduce barriers to outpatient behavioral health and counseling services for persons lacking transportation or unable to travel due to medical conditions
  • Referred to the Committee on Human Services during the January 2019 General Assembly session
  • Introduced by Rep. Cook from the 65th District

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage Of In-home Counseling Provided By A Home Health Care Agency.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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