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HB 5118

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR IN-PATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT PROVIDERS THAT COVERS ROOM AND BOARD COSTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave DeFronzo and 4 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill allocates state funding for inpatient addiction treatment room and board costs to expand access for low-income patients and strengthen treatment provider financial viability.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 5118

Legislative bill overview

HB 5118 would establish state funding mechanisms to cover room and board costs for patients receiving inpatient addiction treatment in Connecticut. The bill addresses a gap in addiction treatment accessibility by ensuring that residential care facilities can operate sustainably while serving patients who may lack resources to cover these essential living expenses during recovery.

Why is this important

Inpatient addiction treatment requires patients to stay in residential facilities, where room and board represents a significant cost barrier—often $100-300+ per day. Without coverage for these costs, treatment providers struggle financially and patients with lower incomes face reduced access to evidence-based recovery programs. This bill directly impacts Connecticut's capacity to address its opioid crisis and substance use disorders through more comprehensive treatment infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill's referral to the Appropriations Committee suggests budget impact, but it's unknown whether funding comes from new revenue, reallocation, or federal sources—affecting overall state spending priorities
  • Provider eligibility criteria: Questions remain about which facilities qualify, licensing standards, and whether this incentivizes non-profit versus for-profit providers, potentially creating market distortions
  • Sustainability and rate-setting: Determining appropriate reimbursement rates is contentious—rates too low won't support providers, while rates too high may waste public resources or crowd out private-pay patients

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

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