HB 5027 — AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AT THE REGIONAL CAMPUSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

House of Representatives General Assembly FileCommittee Bill No.

1215027 January Session, 2023 HouseLCO Bill No.

50274999 HouseReferred ofto Representatives, March 21, 2023 The Committee on HigherHIGHER EducationEDUCATION andAND EmploymentEMPLOYMENT AdvancementADVANCEMENT reportedIntroduced throughby: REP.

HADDAD(HED) ofAN theACT 54thREQUIRING Dist.,THE ChairpersonESTABLISHMENT ofOF theSTUDENT CommitteeHEALTH onSERVICES theAT partTHE ofREGIONAL theCAMPUSES House,OF thatTHE theUNIVERSITY billOF oughtCONNECTICUT. to pass.

AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AT THE REGIONAL CAMPUSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

Section 1 July 1, 2023 New section HEDLCO Joint4999 Favorable\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2023HB-05027-R031 HB5027of /2 FileHB.docx Committee Bill No.

1215027 1HED HB5027Joint FileFavorable No.APP Joint Favorable LCO 4999 {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2023HB-05027- 2 of 2 R03-HB.docx }

121 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ UConn GF - Cost Approx.

Approx.

$1.4 million $1.4 million Note:

GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill results in annual costs of approximately $1.4 million beginning in FY 24 to the University of Connecticut (UConn), which must establish student health services at each of its four regional campuses by January 1, 2024.

Costsareassociatedwithhiringmedicalandadministrativestaff,and with purchasing medical and other equipment and supplies necessary for medical billing, coding, and other office functions.

It is anticipated that UConn will hire four medical staff (an advanced practice registered nurse manager, an advanced practice registered nurse, and two registered nurses) and an office manager, for total annual salary and fringe costs of approximately $967,000.

Additionally, it is anticipated that medical and other office equipment, space leasing and other costs will total $424,000 annually.

The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.

HB5027 / File No.

121 2 HB5027 File No.

121 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5027 AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AT THE REGIONAL CAMPUSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

SUMMARY ThisbillrequirestheUniversityofConnecticut,beginningby January 1, 2024, to provide health services at each regional campus (i.e., Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury) at least once a week during the academic year when classes are in session.

These services must include at least (1) treatment of common ailments (e.g., upper respiratory infection, flu, stomach virus, or urinary tract infection) and (2) referrals for mental health services or other services requiring long- term or in-depth care.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

July 1, 2023 COMMITTEE ACTION Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee Joint Favorable Yea 19 Nay 3 (03/07/2023) HB5027 / File No.

121 3