Overview
STATE BUDGET
The state operates on a biennial budget cycle, with the fiscal year beginning July 1. State agencies submit their budget requests to the governor in September, and the Governor submits the proposed budget to the state legislature in February. The legislature adopts a budget in May or June. A simple majority is required to pass a budget. The Governor is required to submit a balanced budget and the legislature must adopt a balanced budget.
STATE LEGISLATURE
The 36 members of the Senate serve two-year terms, and the 151 members of the House of Representatives also have two-year terms. During even-numbered years, the General Assembly is in session from February to May. In odd-numbered years, the session lasts from January to June. Bills do not carry over from year to year.
KEY RESOURCES
- Connecticut General Assembly
- Office of the Attorney General
- Connecticut Governor
- Information on Healthcare Policy in Connecticut
- Connecticut All-Payer Claims Database
Connecticut Laws
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-239d. Payments for outpatient hospital services: Medical Assistance – Connecticut
Introduced: Status: Enacted
States that the Commissioner of Social Services may establish a fee schedule for the payment of any outpatient hospital services under the Medicaid program.
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-239e. Hospital rate plan. Supplemental pools and payments: Medical Assistance – Connecticut
Introduced: Status: Enacted
States that the department shall distribute supplemental payments to applicable hospitals based on criteria determined by the department in consultation with the Connecticut Hospital Association, including, but not limited to, utilization and proportion of total […]
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-24. Contracts for comprehensive health care: Department of Social Services—General Provisions – Connecticut
Introduced: Status: Enacted
The Commissioner of Social Services may enter into contracts with an organized group which provides comprehensive health care on a prepayment or per capita basis.
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-242a. Prior authorization for Medicaid home health services, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Regulations: Medical Assistance – Connecticut
Introduced: Status: Enacted
States that the the Commissioner of Social Services shall establish prior authorization procedures under the Medicaid program for home health services, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-245b. Federally qualified health centers. Reimbursement methodology in the Medicaid program: Medical Assistance – Connecticut
Introduced: Status: Enacted
States that the Commissioner of Social Services shall, consistent with federal law, make changes to the cost-based reimbursement methodology in the Medicaid program for federally qualified health centers. To the extent permitted by federal law, […]
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