The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 440, aims to amend title 17b of the general statutes by requiring the Commissioner of Social Services to ensure that Medicaid reimbursement rates for health care providers do not fall below ninety percent of the corresponding Medicare reimbursement rates. This change is intended to enhance provider participation in the Medicaid program, thereby improving access to and the quality of health care services for Medicaid recipients.
The bill introduces new legal language that mandates this minimum reimbursement rate, while there are no deletions from the current law specified in the text. The overarching goal of the legislation is to address the challenges faced by health care providers in participating in the Medicaid program, ultimately benefiting those who rely on Medicaid for their health care needs.