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CT SB00680

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kelly

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 368a of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Public Health to develop a comprehensive plan for increasing home-based long-term care
  • Directs the Commissioner of Public Health to consult with the Commissioner of Social Services in developing the plan
  • Establishes a target that by 2015, at least 75 percent of elderly persons requiring care receive that care in a home setting rather than residential nursing homes
  • Promotes "aging in place" as a policy objective for long-term care delivery in the state

Legislative Description

An Act Promoting The Use Of Home Health Care As A Long-term Care Option.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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