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CT HB06517

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jaime Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-28e of Connecticut general statutes to establish Medicaid reimbursement for certified, registered dietitian-nutritionist (RDN) services providing medical nutrition therapy.

  • Expands Medicaid coverage to include medical nutrition therapy services delivered by qualified RDNs to Medicaid beneficiaries.

  • Aims to address nutrition-related chronic diseases and reduce health disparities by ensuring Medicaid recipients have access to medical nutrition therapy services.

Legislative Description

An Act Providing Medicaid Coverage For Certified, Registered Dietitian-nutritionist (rdn) Services Providing Medical Nutrition Therapy.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/14

2/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/24/2023

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