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CT HB05765
CT HB05765An Act Requiring The Development Of A Program For Providing Medicaid, Medicare And Health Care Coverage For A Network Of Paid Or Volunteer Attendants To Assist With The Transporting Of Patients With A Physical Disability.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To provide patients with a physical disability with assistance in transport from their residence to a vehicle and from a vehicle to the location of a medical appointment.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Social Services, working together with the Insurance Department and the Department of Public Health, to develop a comprehensive program designed to create a network of paid or volunteer attendants who can help patients with physical disabilities transportation to and from medical appointments. The program would specifically focus on providing Medicaid, Medicare, and health care coverage for these attendants, with the goal of addressing transportation challenges faced by individuals with physical disabilities who may have difficulty moving between their residence and medical facilities. By establishing this network, the bill aims to improve healthcare access and mobility for patients with physical disabilities by providing dedicated transportation assistance that can help them more easily attend necessary medical appointments.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health (on 01/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05765&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05765-R00-HB.PDF |
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