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CT HB05252
Bill
Status
Passed
5/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces subsection (a) of section 17b-354 of the general statutes, effective July 1, 2016
- Allows Department of Social Services to approve new nursing home beds only for: patients with AIDS, patients requiring neurological rehabilitation, continuing care facilities guaranteeing life care, and relocated Medicaid-certified beds meeting strategic plan priorities
- Permits relocation of Medicaid beds from existing facilities to new facilities only if at least one currently licensed facility closes and the new facility has at least 10% fewer total beds
- Requires all bed relocations and closures to comply with the strategic plan developed under section 17b-369, with protections that bed availability in areas of need is not adversely affected
- Prohibits any bed relocation that would increase state expenditures
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Nursing Home Beds For Aids Patients.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/26/2016
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/22/2016
Human Services2/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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