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This bill proposes to amend Connecticut's Medicaid coverage to include peer support services for individuals seeking treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders. Specifically, the bill would allow Medicaid to cover services provided by peer support specialists, who are individuals with personal lived experience recovering from mental health conditions or substance use disorders. These specialists can offer recovery-focused treatment, leveraging their own experiences to provide unique, empathetic support to patients. The goal is to expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment options by recognizing the value of peer-to-peer support as a legitimate and potentially effective therapeutic approach within the state's Medicaid program. By integrating these services, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive and personally relatable treatment options for individuals struggling with mental health and substance use challenges.

Health and Social Services

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