Connecticut General Statutes 17b-28d – Amendment to state Medicaid plan to increase federal matching funds for Medicaid services provided to children requiring special education. Notice to boards of education re changes to policies or procedures
(a) The Commissioner of Social Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services an amendment to the state Medicaid plan concerning school-based child health services provided to Medicaid enrolled children requiring special education pursuant to an individualized education program. Such amendment to the Medicaid plan shall maintain and enhance, to the extent permitted, federal financial participation associated with such costs through a service-specific rate method.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 17b-28d
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
(b) The Commissioner of Social Services shall provide written notification to each local or regional board of education in the state of any change in policy or billing procedure not later than thirty days after the effective date of such change.