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CT HB05380

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Social Services shall study technology use to reduce costs for state-funded assistance to immobile or semi-ambulatory persons, in consultation with the Commissioner on Aging
  • Study shall focus on mobility systems that transfer persons from bed to wheelchair or commode
  • Commissioner must submit report to joint standing committees on aging, human services, and appropriations by January 1, 2017
  • Report shall include estimated savings from technology use, including reductions in injuries to persons and staff, and decreases in hospital or nursing home admissions and readmissions
  • Act takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Study Of Cost Savings From The Utilization Of Mobility Systems.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 587

5/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging2/24/2016

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