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§ 17b-278a — Coverage for treatment for smoking cessation.

Connecticut § 17b-278a
JurisdictionConnecticut
Title 17bSocial Services
Ch. 319vMedical Assistance

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-278a (2026).

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The Commissioner of Social Services shall amend the Medicaid state plan to provide coverage for treatment for smoking cessation. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 17b-280a, such treatment may include coverage for prescription drugs, including over-the-counter drugs and counseling.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 99-250, S. 1; P.A. 02-4, S. 19; P.A. 08-184, S. 61; P.A. 11-44, S. 106.) History: P.A. 02-4 mandated provision of coverage for treatment ordered by licensed healthcare professional in accordance with plan approved by General Assembly committees, deleting provisions re treatment ordered by licensed physician to extent permitted by federal law and re coverage limited to maximum of $400 per person per year, effective July 1, 2002; P.A. 08-184 added provision re all prescriptive options for smoking cessation being available to patients whose initial treatment is not successful, effective July 1, 2008; P.A. 11-44 deleted provisions re treatment ordered by a health care professional and commissioner's plan to provide smoking cessation services, and added provision re coverage for treatment including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and counseling, effective January 1, 2012.

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