AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILD CARE EDUCATORS.

HB 5472 creates a state-administered health insurance program for child care educators working at least 20 hours weekly. It allows eligible educators to enroll in existing state plans like Covered Connecticut, with the state subsidizing premiums through an income-based sliding scale. The program will be managed by the Commissioner of Social Services (with input from the Comptroller and Early Childhood Office), requiring annual reports on enrollment, costs, and outcomes to relevant legislative committees. This bill directly expands access to affordable health coverage for a workforce currently facing coverage gaps.