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CT SB01087
Bill
Status
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Social Services shall establish a five-year medical respite pilot program for homeless persons in New Haven by October 1, 2013, operating until July 1, 2018.
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Program planning group includes representatives from Yale-New Haven Hospital, Columbus House Inc., and other community service organizations to design the respite care model.
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Twelve-bed unit shall serve at least 150 persons requiring recuperative medical care with an average stay of four weeks, including 24-hour supervision, healthcare referrals, and case management services.
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Planning group must submit a report by January 1, 2015 detailing persons served, Medicaid cost savings from reduced hospital admissions, recommendations for program expansion, and potential funding sources.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Respite Pilot Program To Save Medicaid Hospitalization Costs.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
3/25/2013