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HB 5757

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SHOW CAUSE FOR TERMINATING PROVIDER AGREEMENTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cara Pavalock-D'Amato

Bill requires Connecticut DSS to provide written justification and due process before terminating healthcare provider service agreements.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 5757

Legislative bill overview

HB 5757 would require Connecticut's Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide written justification and due process before terminating agreements with healthcare providers or service providers. The bill establishes a "show cause" requirement, meaning DSS must demonstrate valid reasons for termination and presumably give providers an opportunity to respond before losing their contracts.

Why is this important

Provider agreements are critical to the functioning of Connecticut's social services and healthcare systems. Sudden or arbitrary terminations can disrupt services to vulnerable populations, destabilize small healthcare businesses, and create gaps in care. This bill addresses whether providers have adequate legal protections and transparency in contract termination decisions made by a powerful state agency.

Potential points of contention

  • Agency autonomy vs. accountability: The state may argue it needs flexibility to quickly remove underperforming providers without procedural delays, while advocates contend current processes lack transparency and fairness
  • Cost and administrative burden: Implementing formal "show cause" procedures could increase DSS administrative expenses and slow provider removal in genuinely problematic cases
  • Definition gaps: The bill's effectiveness depends on how "cause" is defined—overly broad definitions help DSS, while narrow ones could shield poor-performing providers from accountability

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

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