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CT HB06893
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
- Increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income recipients in long-term care facilities from $60 to $65 per month, effective July 1, 2015
- Applies to residents of nursing homes, chronic disease hospitals, rest homes with nursing supervision, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and state humane institutions
- Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to provide state supplement payments to long-term care facilities to deposit into residents' personal fund accounts
- Mandates annual increases to the allowance beginning July 1, 2016, matching the Social Security cost-of-living adjustments if any are made
- Applies to medical assistance recipients under Connecticut General Statutes sections 17b-260 to 17b-262, 17b-264 to 17b-285, and 17b-357 to 17b-361
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing The Personal Needs Allowance For Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
3/24/2015
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/24/2015
Select Committee on Aging2/25/2015
Full Bill Text
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