AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID RATES FOR PEDIATRIC CARE.

SB 210 would require Connecticut's Medicaid program to increase reimbursement rates for pediatric care services by at least 5% above rates in effect on June 30, 2026. This directly affects healthcare providers who treat children through Medicaid, such as pediatricians and clinics. The bill mandates that the state submit a report assessing how these rate increases impact provider participation, patient access to care, and state budget costs. The policy change aims to improve financial incentives for providers serving Medicaid-covered children. The bill focuses on concrete rate adjustments and reporting, not broader program changes.