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CT HB05714

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Anne Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of Connecticut general statutes to expand mental health care coverage under the Medicaid program
  • Adds reimbursement for accredited and certified therapists, addiction specialists, and other providers in addition to licensed clinical social workers for mental health treatment
  • Aims to provide mental health parity and reduce costs in the Medicaid program through early intervention
  • Increases consumer access to a larger menu of accredited mental health care providers

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Mental Health Care Options Under The Medicaid Program.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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