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CT HB06238

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jaime Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amend section 17b-28e of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to modify the Medicaid state plan
  • Add Medicaid reimbursement coverage for services provided by dietitian-nutritionists certified under section 20-206n of the general statutes
  • Aim to reduce death rates from nutrition-related chronic diseases that are exacerbated by food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Introduced by Rep. Foster (57th District) and referred to the Committee on Human Services

Legislative Description

An Act Providing Medicaid Coverage For Certified Dietitian-nutritionists.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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