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CT SB00315
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Kelly
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AI Summary
- Amends Title 17b of Connecticut General Statutes to create the "Fairness for Families Act" addressing Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement policies
- Requires the Department of Social Services to pay family caregivers at the same Medicaid rate as private providers
- Equalizes eligibility and reimbursement formulas between home care and institutional care services
- Prevents unfair penalties against Medicaid applicants unaware of certain assets by treating undiscovered assets as unavailable until the date of discovery for purposes of establishing penalty period start dates
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Fairness For Families Act.
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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