Substitute Senate Bill No. 468, also known as Public Act No. 26-91, amends the existing law regarding the payment processes for nonprofit human services providers. The bill repeals subsection (d) of section 4-70b of the general statutes and introduces new provisions effective July 1, 2026. The new language mandates that the secretary establish uniform policies and procedures for managing and evaluating the quality and cost-effectiveness of health and human services purchased from private providers or municipalities.

Significantly, the bill includes a requirement that private provider organizations must receive payment for services rendered under a purchase of service contract within forty-five days of submitting a properly completed claim or after the services are provided, whichever occurs later. This payment timeline is established in accordance with section 4a-71 and aims to ensure timely compensation for nonprofit providers, thereby enhancing the efficiency of service delivery in the sector.