CT SB00275

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to make a reasonable attempt to notify immediate family members before the state files a claim against the estate of a deceased person who received state assistance or care.

Applies to estates of individuals who died while receiving public assistance, residing in state institutions (Department of Developmental Services or Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services), incarcerated in the Department of Correction, or committed to the Commissioner of Social Services or Commissioner of Children and Families.

Mandates notification occur at least thirty days before the state files a claim against the estate for the cost of care or assistance rendered to the decedent.

Limits estate claims to cover expenses of last illness (not exceeding $375), funeral and burial expenses per section 17b-84 or 17b-131, with any remainder as partial or full reimbursement for state-provided care or assistance.

Effective July 1, 2020; amends section 4a-16 of the general statutes.