CT SB00419

Nursing homes are prohibited from enforcing third-party guarantor or responsible party agreements unless the guarantor received property transferred for less than fair market value or the applicant failed to submit a completed Title XIX benefits application.

Nursing home admission agreements with responsible parties must include written notice in at least 10-point boldface type stating that state and federal law prohibit requiring third-party personal guarantees as a condition of admission and advising consideration of professional assistance for Title XIX applications.

Nursing homes may prepare and submit Title XIX benefit applications on behalf of residents or applicants with written authorization from the person or their authorized representative.

Nursing homes must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, effective January 1, 2013.

Home health care agencies and homemaker-home health aide agencies must maintain the same professional liability insurance requirements ($1 million per occurrence, $3 million aggregate), effective January 1, 2013.