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CT HB05442

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Social Services shall adjust Medicaid reimbursement rates so nurse-midwives receive the same rate as obstetrician-gynecologists for performing identical medical services or procedures.

  • Commissioner shall adjust Medicaid reimbursement rates so podiatrists receive the same rate as physicians for performing identical medical services or procedures.

  • Commissioner must seek federal approval to amend the Medicaid state plan if necessary to implement these reimbursement rate adjustments.

  • Effective date is upon passage of the act.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Payment Parity Under The Medicaid Program For Midwives And Podiatrists.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/17

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/4/2020

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