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This bill requires the Commissioner of Social Services to nominate a Medicaid director who must then be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the state legislature through a specific confirmation process outlined in section 4-7 of the general statutes. Currently, the Medicaid director is likely appointed without legislative review. The bill specifies that any person already serving as Medicaid director prior to the bill's effective date will continue to serve on an interim basis until they undergo the new legislative confirmation process, which involves the legislature reviewing and either approving or denying the appointment. This change adds an additional layer of legislative oversight to the appointment of a key leadership position within the Department of Social Services, ensuring that the Medicaid director receives scrutiny and approval from elected representatives before fully taking on the role. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the appointment of a significant administrative position responsible for managing Medicaid services in the state.

Health and Social Services

Human Services Committee (J)

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