Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5481: AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT CERTAIN MEDICAID PATIENTS AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPICE.
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning a pilot program to treat certain medicaid patients at a short-term hospital special hospice. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT CERTAIN MEDICAID PATIENTS AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPICE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2026) (a) The Commissioner of Social Services shall develop a pilot program to identify and utilize a short-term hospital special hospice, licensed pursuant to section 19a-491 of the general statutes, to treat Medicaid patients with advanced illness who qualify for hospice and are clinically complex, high-acuity individuals that cannot be safely managed at home or in a skilled nursing facility, provided that such short-term hospital special hospice does not practice outside of the scope of its license without obtaining the appropriate license for the provision of care for such patients. Not later than January 15, 2027, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, shall submit a report to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to appropriations, human services and public health on the development of the pilot program, including any potential savings that may be achieved and recommendations for funding or statutory changes. (b) Within funds specifically appropriated for this purpose, the Substitute House Bill No. 5481 Department of Social Services shall implement such pilot program not later than December 30, 2027. Governor's Action: Approved June 2, …
Sponsors
- Robin Comey (D, 102) · primary sponsor
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
- Saud Anwar (D, 3)
- Christine Cohen (D, 12)
- Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
- Jaime Foster (D, 57)
- Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Hilda Santiago (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-71
- : In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Rules Suspended
- : Senate Calendar Number 540
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 332 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 217 (May 4, 2026): 149 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 19, 2026): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State medical assistance program, Social Services, Department of
Common questions
- What is HB5481?
- HB5481 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT CERTAIN MEDICAID PATIENTS AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPICE.
- What does HB5481 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning a pilot program to treat certain medicaid patients at a short-term hospital special hospice. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5481?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5481?
- Robin Comey (D, 102), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5481?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05481&which_year=2026
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