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CT HB05334

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-242 of Connecticut general statutes to allow Medicaid reimbursement for in-home behavioral, mental health, and other counseling services
  • Home health care agencies would receive Medicaid payments for counseling delivered by social workers they employ
  • Targets Medicaid recipients who lack transportation or have conditions that prevent them from traveling to outpatient appointments
  • Referred to Committee on Human Services, introduced by Rep. Cook (65th District) in January 2021 session

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Access To In-home Counseling.

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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