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§ 17a-20c — Peer-to-peer support program for mental and behavioral health issues. State funds for services not covered.

Connecticut·Title 17a Social and Human Services and Resources·Ch. 319 Department of Children and Families
(a)The peer-to-peer support program for parents and caregivers of children with mental and behavioral health issues that is operated by an administrative services organization that contracts with the Department of Children and Families shall use state funds allocated for such program to provide services to parents and caregivers of children with mental and behavioral health issues who are not covered for such services under (1) HUSKY Health, as defined in section 17b-290, or (2) an individual or group health insurance policy. The Commissioner of Children and Families may adopt policies and procedures for administration of the program for such parents and caregivers.
(b)If the program described in subsection (a) of this section exhausts the state funds allocated under said subsection, the

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Legislative History

(P.A. 22-47, S. 40.) History: P.A. 22-47 effective May 23, 2022.

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