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HB 6093

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF "SAFETY NET" HUSKY DENTAL PROVIDERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Canino and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut will study HUSKY Medicaid dental providers to assess safety-net capacity and access barriers for low-income patients.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 6093

Legislative bill overview

HB 6093 directs the state to conduct a comprehensive study of dental providers participating in HUSKY (Connecticut's Medicaid program), specifically examining those serving as "safety net" providers who treat a disproportionate share of low-income and uninsured patients. The bill aims to assess provider capacity, patient access issues, and systemic challenges within the Medicaid dental network.

Why is this important

Medicaid dental networks frequently struggle with provider shortages and access gaps, leaving vulnerable populations with limited dental care options. A formal study could identify specific bottlenecks and inform policy decisions about reimbursement rates, provider incentives, or network expansion—directly affecting whether low-income Connecticut residents can access preventive and emergency dental care.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost of study versus implementation: Critics may question whether a study uses resources that could directly fund provider payments or patient care
  • Reimbursement rate implications: Findings may pressure the state to increase Medicaid dental reimbursement rates, raising budget concerns for state policymakers
  • Timeline and urgency: Patients needing dental care now may view a study as too slow compared to immediate funding increases for participating providers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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