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CT HB05442

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Geraldo Reyes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of Connecticut General Statutes to expand HUSKY Health program eligibility to income-eligible persons under age 26 regardless of immigration status
  • Removes immigration status as a barrier to state-funded medical assistance for young adults in Connecticut
  • Establishes health care access as a human right for uninsured persons by expanding coverage to this population
  • Referred to Committee on Human Services in January 2023 legislative session
  • Introduced by Rep. Reyes, 75th District

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning State-funded Medical Assistance For Eligible Persons Up To Age Twenty-six.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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