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CT SB00910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends Medicaid coverage for post-partum care from 60 days to 12 months after giving birth for eligible women in Connecticut
  • Requires the Commissioner to amend the Medicaid state plan or apply for a Section 1115 waiver under the Social Security Act to secure federal reimbursement
  • Directs the Commissioner to pursue whichever federal approval pathway is permissible and most expeditious
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021
  • Amends Section 17b-277 of the Connecticut General Statutes by adding new subsection (d)

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Medicaid Coverage For Post-partum Care To Twelve Months After A Medicaid Beneficiary Gives Birth To A Child.

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

5/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/28/2021
Human Services2/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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