CT HB05321

Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Behavioral Healthcare within title 17a of the general statutes, modeled on the existing Office of the Healthcare Advocate

Office will recommend structural and accountability guidelines to state Medicaid and private insurance regulators to ensure fair and equitable reimbursement systems for small and group behavioral health care providers

Office will investigate and resolve reimbursement-related barriers and other obstacles that impede provision of care by behavioral health care providers

Office will make public policy recommendations to expand behavioral health care opportunities for all persons regardless of insurance coverage type