CT HB06319

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to complete a financial accounting and make reasonable effort to notify next of kin in writing before becoming legal representative of a deceased public assistance recipient's estate for state reimbursement purposes.

Establishes a 30-day deadline after attempting to contact next of kin for the commissioner to file with Probate Court a certificate regarding estate value and state claims.

Allows payment of last illness expenses up to $375 and funeral/burial expenses from the estate, with the remainder going toward reimbursing the state for care provided.

Converts the pilot incentive program for nonprofit human services providers into a permanent program, removing the previous limitation to eight specific providers across defined contract-size tiers.

Permits nonprofit providers meeting contractual requirements to retain all savings realized from contracted service costs, with protection against future contract reductions based solely on previous savings achieved.