CT HB06687

State-funded medical assistance available starting January 1, 2023 for children age 8 and younger regardless of immigration status, with household income up to 201% of federal poverty level (or up to 323% for HUSKY B equivalent coverage)

Postpartum care coverage for 12 months after birth available starting April 1, 2023 for women who don't qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status, with household income up to 263% of federal poverty level

Commissioner of Social Services required to provide prenatal care through the CHIP "unborn child option" by April 1, 2022

Office of Health Strategy required to study feasibility of expanding coverage to children ages 9-18 regardless of immigration status, and adults up to 200% of federal poverty level, with report due July 1, 2022

Commissioner of Social Services authorized to seek Section 1332 Affordable Care Act waivers or enter interstate agreements to implement the act