State Rep. Jillian Gilchrist, D-West Hartford, touted the universal care aspect of community health centers, which, ‘at their core, believe access to health care is a human right.’

By Donald Eng, CTNewsJunkie.com 

State and community health officials said patients are the big winners under an agreement to boost Medicaid reimbursement rates by about $80 million over three years.

Representatives from Connecticut’s community health centers, legislative leaders, and Gov. Ned Lamont announced the deal publicly Wednesday at the Capitol.

“Here in Connecticut we are making key investments in primary care, dental, and behavioral health,” Lamont said. “Our community health centers are a lifeline for our residents, providing care to all patients regardless of their ability to pay, and this agreement helps to provide sustainable and reliable care for those who count on them.”

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