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CT SB00899
Bill
Status
2/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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The Commissioner of Social Services shall establish a seamless transition system for children transferring from HUSKY A to HUSKY B health care coverage, effective July 1, 2019.
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The system must include standard documentation requirements for preauthorization and reauthorization of HUSKY B services and a fixed timeline for commissioner decisions on these requests.
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Providers, including occupational and physical therapists, must receive immediate notification when a child transfers from HUSKY A to HUSKY B coverage.
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Providers performing medically necessary services in good faith for children enrolled in HUSKY A shall receive retroactive payments under HUSKY A until they receive notice of the child's transfer.
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Providers of services to transitioning children must receive timely payments for services covered under HUSKY B health care coverage.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Children Who Transfer From Husky A To Husky B Health Care Coverage.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/28
2/22/2019