CT HB05474

Requires the Commissioner of Correction to amend the existing health care services plan by October 1, 2027 to include national accreditation, an electronic medication tracking system with alerts for missed doses, electronic medical care requests for inmates with portable devices, and Medicaid application assistance prior to discharge

Mandates annual reporting to legislative committees beginning December 31, 2026, including data organized by correctional institution on medication administration delays, initial health assessment compliance within 14-day requirements, medical care request response times, and adverse medical outcome investigations

Creates the position of Correction Medical Deputy Ombuds within the Office of the Correction Ombuds, who must be either a licensed physician or hold a graduate degree in public health, to oversee Medicaid enrollment assistance for eligible incarcerated persons prior to release

Expands the Correction Ombuds' health care evaluation duties to be performed in conjunction with the new Medical Deputy Ombuds, covering medical, dental, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment services

Section 1 takes effect October 1, 2026; Section 2 (establishing the Medical Deputy Ombuds position) takes effect July 1, 2026