AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR LICENSED INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.

This bill requires Connecticut's Medicaid program to cover services provided by Licensed International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), subject to federal law. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who need lactation support, such as new mothers or infants with feeding challenges. The key provision amends state law to mandate that the Commissioner of Social Services include IBCLC services in Medicaid coverage, aligning with existing federal Medicaid requirements. This change would make it easier for eligible individuals to access specialized lactation care without out-of-pocket costs.