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HB 5577

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- 2025 UTILITY COMPANY BILLING TRANSPARENCY ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Clarifies and protects HUSKY benefits for dependents of active-duty military, ensuring continuous coverage during deployments/relocations and coordinating with TRICARE.

03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5577

Bill Summary — HB 5577

Title: AN ACT CONCERNING HUSKY HEALTH PLAN BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS OF ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services (filed 2025-03-14)
Companion: SB 3062

Note: The full bill text is not included in the provided materials. The summary below is based on the bill title, subject listing, and available legislative actions. Where the bill’s specific language is not available, the summary identifies the likely areas of change and potential impacts consistent with the title and typical legislative practice.

Purpose / Intent

The bill is intended to address how dependents of active-duty military personnel receive HUSKY (Connecticut’s Medicaid/CHIP program) health plan benefits. The aim is likely to clarify eligibility, enrollment, continuity of coverage, or benefit coordination for military families who move between states or who are enrolled in both state and federal military health programs.

Key provisions (based on bill title and subject)

Because the bill text is not provided, exact provisions are not available. The measure would typically address one or more of the following areas:

  • Eligibility and Enrollment

    • Define or modify eligibility rules for children and other dependents of active-duty military members under HUSKY programs (HUSKY A, B, C, D).
    • Authorize presumptive or expedited enrollment for dependents when a parent is called to active duty or is reassigned.

  • Continuity of Coverage

    • Prevent disruptions in HUSKY coverage during deployments or interstate relocations.
    • Provide temporary bridge coverage while federal or other insurance changes are processed.

  • Coordination with Military Health Coverage

    • Clarify how HUSKY benefits interact with TRICARE or other Department of Defense benefits, including payment responsibility and claim coordination.

  • Administrative Procedures

    • Require streamlined documentation/verification for military status (e.g., use of military ID, orders).
    • Direct the Department of Social Services (or equivalent agency) to adopt rules or policies to implement the changes.

  • Reporting and Fiscal Impacts

    • May require state agencies to report on enrollment, cost, or outcomes for affected dependents (if included).

Who is affected

  • Primary: Dependents (children, spouses) of Connecticut residents who are active-duty military personnel.
  • Secondary: Connecticut Department of Social Services and HUSKY plan administrators, health care providers, and potentially municipal/fiscal actors if costs shift.
  • Potential overlap with federal military health programs (TRICARE) and private insurers.

Procedural / Timeline notes

  • Filed: March 14, 2025
  • Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services: Jan 21, 2025 (record shows initial referral earlier in the session)
  • Read first time: April 7, 2025
  • Committee actions: Public hearing (May 1, 2025), committee substitute considered and reported favorably as substituted (May 1, 2025); committee report distributed and sent to Calendars (May 10, 2025)
  • Placed on General State Calendar and considered by Calendars: May 11–13, 2025
  • Current status: On General State Calendar/awaiting further floor action (as of the last listed action)

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