CT SB00802

Requires fiscal intermediaries administering payroll services for state-funded programs to procure group workers' compensation coverage for personal care attendants employed directly by consumers, effective July 1, 2017.

Designates the fiscal intermediary as the employer solely for purposes of obtaining workers' compensation coverage, while consumers remain the employer for all other purposes under state law.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Medicaid state plan or waivers to increase Medicaid funding per consumer to cover additional costs of workers' compensation benefits.

Allows budgets for consumers receiving direct support services to be increased to account for costs of workers' compensation benefits for personal care attendants under the individual budget methodology.

Exempts personal care attendants employed directly by consumers from the casual employment exclusion in workers' compensation law, ensuring they receive coverage for work-related injuries.