The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 482, aims to enhance legislative oversight of Medicaid waivers, Medicaid state plan amendments, and other federally funded programs administered by the Department of Social Services. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Social Services submit applications for federal waivers or amendments to the Medicaid state plan to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly prior to submission to the federal government. These committees are required to hold public hearings and provide feedback on the applications within a specified timeframe. If the committees do not reach a consensus, a committee of conference will be formed to resolve any disagreements, and the outcome will determine whether the application can proceed.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for the Commissioner to notify the committees of potential Medicaid waivers and amendments that may yield cost savings, as well as to publish notices regarding intended waiver applications in the Connecticut Law Journal and on the Department's website. The legislation also expands the scope of oversight to include any applications for federal funding related to programs administered by the Commissioner, ensuring that these applications are submitted to the committees for review at least thirty days before being sent to the federal government. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

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