Connecticut HB5029: AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES. Assembly convened: That Medicaid provider rates be increased in accordance with phase one of a Medicaid rate study required pursuant to section 1 of public act 23-186 to (1) ensure such rates are competitive with provider rates offered in neighboring states, and (2) improve access to quality health care. Statement of Purpose: To increase Medicaid provider rates and improve access to quality health care. LCO No. 311 1 of.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES. Assembly convened: That Medicaid provider rates be increased in accordance with phase one of a Medicaid rate study required pursuant to section 1 of public act 23-186 to (1) ensure such rates are competitive with provider rates offered in neighboring states, and (2) improve access to quality health care. Statement of Purpose: To increase Medicaid provider rates and improve access to quality health care. LCO No. 311 1 of

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Sponsors

• Vincent Candelora (R, 86) · primary sponsor
• Tom O'Dea (R, 125)
• David Rutigliano (R, 123)
• Timothy Ackert (R, 8)
• Lezlye Zupkus (R, 89)
• Tami Zawistowski (R, 61)
• Devin Carney (R, 23)
• Craig Fishbein (R, 90)
• Mark Anderson (R, 62)
• Greg Howard (R, 43)
• Ben McGorty (R, 122)
• Mitch Bolinsky (R, 106)

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

Common questions

What is HB5029?

HB5029 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES.

What does HB5029 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING MEDICAID RATE INCREASES. Assembly convened: That Medicaid provider rates be increased in accordance with phase one of a Medicaid rate study required pursuant to section 1 of public act 23-186 to (1) ensure such rates are competitive with provider rates offered in neighboring states, and (2) improve access to quality health care. Statement of Purpose: To increase Medicaid provider rates and improve access to quality health care. LCO No. 311 1 of.

What is the status of HB5029?

Introduced as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services (February 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5029?

Vincent Candelora (R, 86), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5029?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05029&which_year=2026