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CT HB06893

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

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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