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. This legislative change aims to enhance the comfort of these patients and mitigate any negative side effects associated with their condition.
The 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. No deletions from current law are specified in the text provided.