The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 171, aims to amend title 17b of the general statutes by requiring the Commissioner of Social Services to increase Medicaid payment rates specifically for radiological services. This legislative change is intended to enhance the reimbursement rates for these services under the Medicaid program, thereby improving access and affordability for patients who rely on such medical imaging.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but focuses solely on the insertion of the requirement for the Commissioner to raise the payment rates. The overarching goal of this bill is to ensure that radiological services are adequately compensated, which may lead to better healthcare outcomes for Medicaid recipients.