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CT HB05780
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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