CT SB00039

Modifies respite care services for persons with intellectual disabilities to be administered directly by the Department of Developmental Services, through contracts with providers, or through direct subsidies to parents, effective July 1, 2017.

Requires respite care services to be delivered at the same level and frequency as they were provided on January 1, 2017, seven days a week.

Establishes a Department of Developmental Services Training Academy for Family Support program to provide in-home support services to individuals and families on department waiting lists, effective July 1, 2017.

Directs the Commissioner of Developmental Services to provide pro-rata salary increases to nonprofit private provider organizations based on direct care employee salaries reported in their 2015 annual reports, adjusted for subsequent salary increases and collective bargaining agreements.

Requires nonprofit private providers receiving salary adjustments to pass through at least some increase to employee salaries by July 31, 2017, or face potential rate decreases equal to the adjustment amount.