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CT SB00301
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christine Cohen
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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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