The proposed Bill No. 6101 aims to enhance Medicaid coverage by requiring the Commissioner of Social Services to seek a federal Medicaid waiver under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. This waiver would allow for Medicaid coverage of produce prescriptions specifically for beneficiaries suffering from nutrition-related chronic diseases. Additionally, the bill seeks to address and eliminate barriers that currently hinder participation in the Connecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program, which is administered by the Department of Agriculture.

The overarching goal of this legislation is to expand access to fruits and vegetables for families with low incomes, thereby promoting better health outcomes through improved nutrition. The bill introduces new legal language to facilitate these changes while also indicating a commitment to addressing existing challenges within the state's nutrition programs.