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This bill proposes to amend title 17b of the general statutes to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for community hospitals located in rural areas, as specifically defined by the Connecticut Office of Rural Health. The key provision is to raise these hospitals' Medicaid reimbursement rates to match the corresponding Medicare rates. Medicaid and Medicare are both government-sponsored healthcare programs, but they differ in their funding and target populations: Medicaid primarily serves low-income individuals and is jointly funded by state and federal governments, while Medicare primarily serves seniors and people with disabilities and is federally funded. By aligning Medicaid rates with Medicare rates for rural community hospitals, the bill aims to provide these healthcare facilities with more adequate financial support, potentially helping to maintain healthcare access in rural areas where hospitals often face financial challenges.

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