CT SB00479

Commissioner of Social Services must forward applications for Rural Health Transformation Program grants and technical assistance funding to the Human Services committee at least 30 days before federal submission

Rural Health Transformation Program refers to federal grants under P.L. 119-21 to improve health of rural residents; technical assistance funding covers system modifications for public assistance eligibility changes including Medicaid

Human Services committee may hold public hearings and vote to approve, deny, or modify the applications

Committee denial prohibits the commissioner from submitting the application; committee modifications must be incorporated before federal submission

Applications are deemed approved if the committee takes no action within 30 days of receipt