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 legislative change is intended to enhance provider participation in the state 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 no specific deletions from current law are noted in the text provided. The overarching goal of the bill 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.