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CT HB05329

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jillian Gilchrest

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-277 of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to provide Medicaid coverage for maternal care for twelve months post-pregnancy

  • Authorizes implementation through either applying for a Medicaid waiver under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act or providing state-funded services within available appropriations

  • Aims to reduce costly negative health outcomes through expanded postpartum care coverage

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Medicaid Coverage For Maternity Care To Twelve Months Post-pregnancy.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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