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CT SB00775
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Aldarondo
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AI Summary
- Increases asset limits for eligibility in the Connecticut Home-Care Program for the Elderly effective July 1, 2011, to $50,000 for single individuals or $75,000 for married couples
- Applies to persons age 65 and older who are inappropriately institutionalized or at risk of institutionalization and whose income does not exceed the amount allowed under subdivision (a)(3) of section 17b-342
- Maintains existing requirements for program beneficiaries to contribute 6% of care costs, with exceptions for those in affordable housing under the assisted living demonstration project with income at or below 200% of federal poverty level
- Caps the annualized cost of services at 50% of the weighted average cost of nursing home care in Connecticut, with limited commissioner discretion to exceed this cap in cases of extreme hardship
- Takes effect July 1, 2011 and amends section 17b-342(i) of the general statutes
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing Eligibility For The Connecticut Home-care Program For The Elderly.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
3/16/2011
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/10/2011
Human Services2/15/2011
Select Committee on Aging1/25/2011
Full Bill Text
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