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CT SB00804

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces the community-based services program with a new "Social Work In-Home Support" program for persons with disabilities aged 18-64 who meet specified eligibility requirements under Connecticut state agency regulations.

  • Exempts persons eligible for medical assistance who were receiving community-based services on October 1, 2000 from income and asset eligibility requirements.

  • Prohibits participation in the Social Work In-Home Support program for any person already enrolled in a Medicaid home and community-based services program, unless a specific service is unavailable under the Medicaid program.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Social Services to implement necessary policies and procedures before formal regulation adoption, with notice required on the department's website and eRegulations System within 20 days of implementation.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Social Work In-home Support Program.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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