AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR PAN-ETHNIC SCREENING FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR PLANNING A PREGNANCY.

HB 6090 requires Medicaid to cover pan-ethnic genetic screening for all Medicaid-eligible individuals who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, regardless of their ethnicity. This bill removes previous barriers that may have limited coverage based on ethnic background, ensuring access to screenings for potential genetic disorders. It directly affects pregnant people or those planning pregnancy who qualify for Medicaid in Connecticut. The policy change updates Medicaid coverage rules to standardize access to this specific prenatal screening service.