Bill > SB00172

This bill would amend Connecticut's state statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to provide Medicaid reimbursement for recovery coaches who work with individuals struggling with substance abuse disorder, to the extent allowed under federal law. A recovery coach is a trained professional who supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorders by providing guidance, emotional support, and help navigating treatment and recovery resources, but is not a licensed therapist or counselor. By enabling Medicaid reimbursement for these coaches, the bill aims to increase access to supportive services for people seeking to overcome substance abuse, potentially helping more residents successfully manage their recovery and reduce the overall impact of substance use disorders in the state. The bill's purpose is explicitly stated as supporting state residents' recovery from substance abuse by creating a financial mechanism (Medicaid reimbursement) that can help make recovery coaching services more widely available and affordable.

Health and Social Services

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