Connecticut’s Medicaid program boasts lower costs and similar levels of access when compared to peer states, according to a report by independent consultants, leading to the conclusion that employing a model known as managed care would not likely save the state money.
The findings were part of a report, commissioned by Gov. Ned Lamont, to explore the possibility of returning the state’s Medicaid program to a managed care model — a proposal that was met with fierce opposition from many advocates and legislators who said the move would increase costs and reduce access.
David Bednarz, a spokesperson for the governor, said the administration is always looking for ways to improve upon government programs, and that’s why Lamont commissioned the study…