The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6080, seeks to amend title 17b of the general statutes to mandate Medicaid coverage for noninvasive, custom breast prostheses specifically for patients who have undergone mastectomies. The intent of this legislation is to enhance the comfort of these patients and mitigate any negative side effects associated with their treatment.

This bill reflects a commitment to modernizing and improving healthcare options for mastectomy patients whose care is funded by Medicaid, ensuring that they have access to necessary and supportive medical devices that can significantly impact their quality of life. The proposed changes aim to address the needs of this patient population more effectively.