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HB 6765 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE WITH DENTAL SERVICES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS.

HB 6765 creates a dental assistance program for eligible veterans starting January 1, 2026. The program provides vouchers to cover costs of dental services at federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs), the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, and other public higher education institutions offering dental care. The Commissioner of Veterans Affairs will develop eligibility rules, application procedures, covered services, and cost limits through regulations. This bill directly affects veterans meeting specific criteria (defined by future regulations) who seek dental care at participating facilities, with implementation dependent on available funding.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates dental assistance program with vouchers for veterans at health centers, expanding access to dental care (health service) and strengthening coverage for a vulnerable group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates new dental assistance program for veterans via vouchers at FQHCs and dental schools, directly expanding healthcare benefits and services for eligible veterans.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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What changed between versions

Committee Bill → VA Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to expand the program's scope by adding other public institutions of higher education as eligible locations for dental services, alongside existing providers. The bill title was updated to reflect it as a Substitute Bill rather than a Committee Bill, and the effective date section was renumbered.
Scope change
Expanded from only The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and federally-qualified health centers to include other public institutions of higher education capable of providing dental services.
SCOPE

Added 'other public institutions of higher education capable of providing such services' to the list of eligible locations for dental assistance vouchers.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill header from 'Committee Bill No. 6765' to 'Substitute Bill No. 6765' to reflect legislative process status.

Changed section header from 'Committee Bill No. 6765' to 'VA Joint Favorable Subst.' to indicate joint favorable substitute status.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
lower
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