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CT HB05780

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services shall establish a pilot program to provide hearing screening tests and hearing aids for eligible senior citizens, commencing on or before January 1, 2024, and terminating by January 1, 2025.

  • Eligibility requires applicants to be 65 years or older, earn annual income not exceeding 245% of the federal poverty level, and lack insurance coverage for the full cost of hearing screening tests and hearing aids.

  • Commissioner must report on the pilot program to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging by February 1, 2025.

  • Act becomes effective October 1, 2023, subject to available appropriations.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Pilot Program To Expand Access To Hearing Tests And Hearing Aids For Senior Citizens.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/25/2023
Select Committee on Aging1/25/2023

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