CT SB00946

Replaces terminology of "elderly foster care" with "adult family living" throughout the Connecticut home-care program statutes, effective July 1, 2023.

Allows family caregivers, including spouses, to be compensated for providing personal care assistance services to program participants, subject to federal law approval.

Reduces the required client contribution for non-Medicaid eligible persons from three percent to two percent of care costs, except for those in assisted living demonstration projects earning below 200% of federal poverty level who are exempt from contributions.

Maintains the annual service cost cap at 50% of the weighted average nursing home care cost, while allowing commissioner discretion to exceed this in cases of extreme hardship up to the full nursing home care cost.

Expands covered services under the program to include occupational therapy, homemaker services, companion services, meals on wheels, adult day care, transportation, mental health counseling, care management, and minor home modifications.