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This bill requires the Connecticut Commissioner of Social Services to provide Medicaid coverage for allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants, with the goal of preventing common food allergies like those to peanuts, eggs, and dairy products. The coverage would be implemented to the extent permissible under federal law, and the commissioner is instructed to seek any necessary federal approvals, such as a Medicaid waiver or state plan amendment. By September 1, 2026, the commissioner must submit a report to the legislative committee responsible for human services, detailing the number of infants who received these supplements and an estimate of potential state savings from preventing allergies that might otherwise require expensive medical treatment later in life. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and represents a proactive approach to managing potential healthcare costs by focusing on early allergy prevention through dietary supplement coverage for Medicaid-enrolled infants.

Health and Social Services

Human Services Committee (J)

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