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HB 6092

AN ACT CONCERNING HUSKY HEALTH PROGRAM PAYMENT PARITY FOR SAFETY NET HUSKY DENTAL PROVIDERS.

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

Connecticut bill requiring equal HUSKY Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for safety net providers to improve access and participation in low-income dental care delivery.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 6092

Legislative bill overview

HB 6092 seeks to establish payment parity for safety net dental providers participating in Connecticut's HUSKY Health program (the state's Medicaid plan). The bill addresses compensation disparities between safety net dental providers and other HUSKY dental providers, aiming to ensure equitable reimbursement rates for similar services. This legislation would apply specifically to dental providers designated as safety net providers serving low-income and vulnerable populations.

Why is this important

Dental care access remains a significant barrier for Medicaid beneficiaries, and safety net providers are critical to serving this population in underserved areas. Payment disparities can discourage participation from safety net dental providers, potentially reducing available dental services for vulnerable populations. Establishing payment parity could improve provider participation rates and expand dental access for HUSKY members, while also supporting the financial sustainability of safety net clinics.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Increasing payments to safety net providers will increase state Medicaid expenditures, requiring budget allocation or other cost offsets that may face fiscal scrutiny
  • Definition of "safety net": The bill's effectiveness depends on clear criteria for designating providers as safety net entities, which could be contested by different stakeholder groups
  • Market effects: Higher reimbursement rates could create competitive pressures on non-safety net providers or impact the overall dental provider network's composition and sustainability

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

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