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CT SB01418

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Social Services must apply for a Section 1115 Medicaid waiver to provide coverage for "food as medicine" programs, effective July 1, 2025

  • Minimum monthly SNAP benefit increases to $95, within available appropriations

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/1/2025
Human Services2/27/2025

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