AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES' IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE MEDICAID RATE STUDY.

HB 7254 requires Connecticut's Department of Social Services (DSS) to report annually, starting July 1, 2027, on how Medicaid reimbursement rates are being implemented following a prior study. It also mandates that the DSS Commissioner review Medicaid provider rates every five years beginning July 1, 2030, with discretion to adjust rates using a more recent Medicare base year to ensure fairness among providers. The bill does not change current funding levels but establishes a schedule for future rate reviews. This affects Medicaid providers (such as hospitals and clinics) who receive state reimbursement for services. The legislation has no direct fiscal impact but may lead to future adjustments in provider payments.