The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6935 aims to establish Medicaid reimbursement rate parity between the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and hospitals that primarily serve adults. Specifically, the bill mandates that by October 1, 2025, the Commissioner of Social Services must amend the Medicaid state plan to increase reimbursement rates for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center to match those of adult-serving hospitals for the same services. This change is intended to ensure equitable funding for pediatric care in comparison to adult care.
The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and introduces new legal language to current law, specifically stating the requirement for the amendment of the Medicaid state plan. There are no deletions from existing law noted in the text of the bill. The overall purpose of the legislation is to enhance financial support for children's healthcare services within the Medicaid framework.