CT SB00867

Repeals and replaces Section 20-679a of the general statutes regarding notice requirements for home health care registries, effective October 1, 2017

Requires registries that supply, refer, or place individuals with consumers to provide written notice before services commence specifying the registry's legal liabilities, signed by the consumer

Allows exceptions for bona fide emergencies where notice can be provided within four calendar days if the registry documents the emergency on a department-approved form signed by the consumer or authorized representative

Mandates notices be written in boldface, plain language compliant with section 42-152 standards, and include statements identifying the registry's employment status and advising consumers they may be liable for federal and state taxes, Social Security, workers' compensation, and other applicable payments

Requires registries to post sample notices on their websites if maintained and extends notice requirements to homemaker-companion agencies that supply independent contractors for companion or homemaker services