AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY COACHES.

SB 172 requires Connecticut's Medicaid program to reimburse recovery coaches who assist people with substance abuse disorders, subject to federal law. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries seeking substance abuse treatment and the recovery coaches providing these services. The bill's key provision amends state law to mandate Medicaid coverage for these coaching services, making them accessible through existing Medicaid benefits. It does not change federal requirements but seeks to expand current reimbursement options within federal guidelines. The goal is to support recovery by integrating these coaches into Medicaid-covered treatment plans.