CT SB00836

Modifies audit standards to establish acceptable documentation forms including photocopies, facsimile images, electronically maintained documents, and original pen and ink documents as proof of written orders.

Requires providers to be given at least 30 days to submit documentation for audit discrepancies and allows documentation showing errors resulted from provider system transitions or Department of Social Services computer system implementation.

Prohibits commissioners from calculating or recovering extrapolated overpayments when providers present credible evidence that errors caused by the commissioner or audit contractor resulted in the overpayment; only original overpayment amounts may be recovered.

Prevents the commissioner from denying, modifying, suspending, or discontinuing assistance when credible evidence shows that Department of Social Services computer system implementation caused delays or errors preventing individuals from providing timely, accurate eligibility information.

Effective July 1, 2019, amending sections 17b-99(d)(5) and 17b-80(a) of the general statutes.