CT SB00314

Expands emergency Medicaid coverage to include high-risk pregnancy, Type 1 diabetes in persons under 21, diabetic emergencies, renal failure requiring dialysis, certain bone fractures within two months of application, hypertensive emergencies, unstable seizure disorders, active cancer treatment, ventilator dependency, labor and delivery, and acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization

Defines "emergency medical condition" as acute symptoms severe enough that lack of immediate treatment could place health in serious jeopardy, cause serious bodily impairment, or cause serious organ dysfunction

Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to establish by July 1, 2025 an administrative system allowing advance applications for emergency Medicaid coverage for conditions treatable in outpatient settings

Mandates the Department of Social Services website include a prominent link to the advance application and list of covered emergency conditions, with information also added to department forms and policy manuals

Takes effect upon passage