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CT HB06575
Bill
Status
2/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows nursing homes with available vehicles equipped for nonambulatory residents to provide nonemergency transportation to residents' family homes, effective July 1, 2023.
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Requires family members to live within 15 miles of the nursing home facility and transportation must be approved at least 5 business days in advance by a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.
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Directs the Commissioner of Social Services to establish a grant program, within available appropriations, to fund such nonemergency transportation services.
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Requires the Commissioner to prescribe application forms and procedures for nursing homes to apply for transportation grants through the program.
Legislative Description
An Act Encouraging Socialization For Nursing Home Residents By Providing Transportation For Visits With Family.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
4/25/2023