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CT SB00301

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Christine Cohen

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-342 of the general statutes to expand eligibility for senior citizens to receive home health care under the Medicaid program
  • Aims to prevent costly institutionalization of elderly persons by increasing access to home-based care options
  • Seeks to expedite the application and approval process for seniors to obtain home health care services through Medicaid
  • Intends to reduce state spending on institutionalized care by shifting resources toward home health care services

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Home Health Care For Senior Citizens Under The Medicaid Program.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/23/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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