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CT HB06979

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Frey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends sections 17b-106 and 17b-272 of the general statutes to increase the personal needs allowance for long-term care facility residents receiving public assistance from $60 to $65
  • Allows residents to retain an additional $5 per month for personal needs before income is applied to Medicaid-funded care
  • Referred to the Committee on AGING
  • Introduced by Rep. Frey (111th District) during the January 2019 legislative session

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Personal Needs Allowance For Certain Long-term Care Facility Residents.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Aging

1/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging1/31/2019

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