AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS FOR ELDERLY MEDICAID RECIPIENTS.

SB 336 would require Connecticut's Medicaid program to cover medical alert systems - such as wearable devices that allow seniors to summon emergency help - for elderly Medicaid recipients aged 65 and older. The bill mandates that the state's Medicaid plan be amended to include these systems as a covered benefit, directly affecting seniors enrolled in Medicaid who rely on such technology for safety. Key provisions include expanding existing Medicaid coverage to specifically include medical alert systems, removing a current gap in benefits for this population. This change aims to improve emergency response access and promote independence for elderly Medicaid beneficiaries without altering eligibility or funding requirements.