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CT SB00143
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jason Perillo
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AI Summary
- Increases annual income eligibility limit for Alzheimer's disease respite care program from $41,000 to $50,000 (liquid assets limit remains $100,900)
- Maintains annual cost-of-living adjustments to income and asset eligibility criteria each July 1st based on Social Security adjustments
- Limits participants to $3,500 annually for services (or up to $7,500 if commissioner determines additional need through regulations) and maximum 30 days of out-of-home respite care services per fiscal year
- Allows commissioner to require copayments for respite care services but permits waiver for individuals demonstrating financial hardship
- Effective July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing Eligibility For The Alzheimer Respite Care Program.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 461
4/28/2012
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/8/2012
Select Committee on Aging2/17/2012
Full Bill Text
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