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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To increase Medicaid provider rates and improve access to quality health care.
AI Summary
This bill enacts changes to increase the rates paid to healthcare providers who serve individuals enrolled in Medicaid, which is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. Specifically, it mandates that these provider rates be raised according to the first phase of a Medicaid rate study previously required by law, with the goals of making these rates competitive with those offered in neighboring states and ultimately improving access to quality healthcare for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Tim Ackert (R)*,
Vincent Candelora (R)*,
Devin Carney (R)*,
Tom O'Dea (R)*,
Dave Rutigliano (R)*,
Tami Zawistowski (R)*,
Lezlye Zupkus (R)*,
Mark Anderson (R),
Mitch Bolinsky (R),
Craig Fishbein (R),
Greg Howard (R),
Ben McGorty (R),
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05029&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05029-R00-HB.PDF |
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