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CT SB01418
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Social Services must apply for a Section 1115 Medicaid waiver to provide coverage for "food as medicine" programs, effective July 1, 2025
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Minimum monthly SNAP benefit increases to $95, within available appropriations
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Healthy food incentive program launching by September 1, 2025 provides dollar-for-dollar matching credits (up to $50/month) when SNAP beneficiaries purchase fresh produce at certified farmers' markets
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Commissioner must report to the legislature by January 1, 2026 on the number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving food as medicine and health outcome data
Legislative Description
An Act Reducing Barriers To Food Security.
Last Action
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/7/2025