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This bill aims to establish a comprehensive healthcare program in Connecticut called ConnectHealth, which would create a new healthcare initiative with several key components. The bill proposes to set up the ConnectHealth Program, create a dedicated ConnectHealth Trust account, and establish a ConnectHealth Advisory Board to oversee the program. The state Comptroller, in collaboration with the Advisory Board and the Office of Health Strategy, would be responsible for developing the ConnectHealth Plan, which would offer health coverage to multiple groups, including participants in multiemployer plans, employees of nonprofit organizations, and workers at small businesses. Additionally, the bill instructs the Commissioner of Social Services to seek a federal waiver modification for the state's existing dental plan, with the goal of expanding dental coverage to include more individuals in Connecticut. This initiative represents a significant effort to increase healthcare accessibility and provide more flexible health insurance options for residents of the state, particularly for those who may have limited access to traditional health insurance plans.

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