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CT SB00221

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kelly

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 368v of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Public Health to develop a plan for aging in place
  • Establishes a requirement that at least 75 percent of elderly persons requiring long-term care receive such care in a home setting rather than a nursing home facility by December 31, 2015
  • Aims to promote aging in place and reduce reliance on institutional nursing home facilities for elderly long-term care
  • Referred to Committee on Public Health during January 2013 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Care For Elderly Persons In A Home Setting Rather Than A Health Care Facility.

Last Action

Change of Reference, House to Committee on Aging

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging2/4/2013
Public Health1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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