WEEKLY UPDATE: 05/28/26
Governor Ned Lamont on Tuesday, May 26, signed into law the fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget adjustment bill, Public Act 26-68, after the legislation received bipartisan approval from the Connecticut General Assembly earlier this month. The governor’s announcement highlighted key provisions of the budget adjustment, including the adoption of a new patient-focused hospital tax model.
“We are deeply grateful to Governor Lamont and bipartisan lawmakers for their leadership, partnership, and commitment to advancing a new hospital tax model that strengthens the sustainability of healthcare across Connecticut. The new hospital tax model included in the state budget represents a major milestone for healthcare access, affordability, and the preservation of the high-quality care for which Connecticut is nationally recognized,” the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) wrote in a statement. “Developed through close collaboration among Connecticut hospitals, state leaders, and the governor’s administration, the new model will help support the long-term sustainability of local hospitals, preserve essential services and jobs across the state, and protect patient access to world-class care in every community.”
The five-year model is carefully designed to align with federal requirements and policies, while positioning Connecticut for long-term stability and predictability. The agreement also includes enhancements to Connecticut’s Healthcare Cost Growth Benchmark initiative, which establishes targets for sustainable healthcare spending growth. The provisions refine how benchmarks are set and strengthen the quality of data used to measure and guide statewide progress.
Read CHA’s full statement on the hospital tax provisions in the FY 2027 state budget adjustment here.
Read CHA’s statement responding to the governor signing the legislation into law here.
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