AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID RATES FOR PEDIATRIC CARE.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify when the new reimbursement rates will start or how much more funding is needed.

Increasing Medicaid Rates for Pediatric Care

This act requires the Commissioner of Social Services to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric care by at least five percent compared to what they were on June 30, 2026.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric care services by at least five percent compared to the rates in effect on June 30, 2026.
• Requires the Commissioner to file a report on the impact of these rate increases.

Who It Names or Affects

• Healthcare providers who give pediatric care services
• Children and families who use Medicaid for medical care

Terms To Know

Medicaid

A government program that helps pay for healthcare for certain people, including children.

Reimbursement rates

The amount of money a health insurance plan pays to doctors and hospitals for medical care.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify when the new reimbursement rates will start.
• Does not provide details on how much more funding is needed or where it comes from.

Official Summary Text

To increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric care services.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 30 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 210
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 30

Referred to Committee on HUMAN SERVICES

Introduced by:
SEN. ANWAR, 3rd Dist.

AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID RATES FOR PEDIATRIC CARE.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That title 17b of the general statutes be amended to require the 1
Commissioner of Social Services to (1) amend the Medicaid state plan to 2
increase reimbursement rates for pediatric care services by not less than 3
five per cent higher than such rates in effect on June 30, 2026, and (2) file 4
a report on the impact of such rate increases on provider participation 5
in the Medicaid program, access to care and the state budget. 6
Statement of Purpose:
To increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric care services.