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CT SB00293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Fasano

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-245e of Connecticut general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to fully integrate telehealth services into the medical assistance program
  • Directs the Commissioner to seek any necessary federal approval to reimburse telehealth providers under Medicaid
  • Aims to improve cost-efficient health outcomes for Medicaid clients by expanding coverage of telehealth services
  • Introduced by Senator Fasano (34th District) and Senator Witkos (8th District) in January 2019 session
  • Referred to Committee on Human Services

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage Of Telehealth Services.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/23/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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