CT SB00770

Increases the personal needs allowance for long-term care facility residents who receive Medicaid and federal Supplemental Security Income from $60 to $72.75 per month, effective July 1, 2017.

Applies to residents in licensed nursing homes, chronic disease hospitals, rest homes with nursing supervision, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and state humane institutions.

Requires state supplement payments to be made directly to long-term care facilities for deposit into each resident's personal fund account.

Modifies Section 17b-106 to allow the Commissioner of Social Services to increase the personal needs allowance component as necessary to meet federal maintenance of effort requirements.

Maintains existing provisions for annual cost-of-living adjustments to unearned income disregards and adult payment standards (capped at 5 percent annually).