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CT SB00837

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Nurse-midwives licensed under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 377 cannot receive lower Medicaid reimbursement rates than obstetrician-gynecologists licensed under chapter 370 for the same service or procedure, effective July 1, 2019.
  • The Commissioner of Social Services must adopt or amend regulations to implement this requirement and seek any necessary federal approval.
  • The commissioner may implement policies and procedures in advance of formal regulations, provided they are published on the eRegulations System before implementation.
  • This act creates a new section and takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Medicaid Payment Rates For Nurse-midwives.

Last Action

Moved to Foot of the Calendar, Senate

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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