CT SB01052

Repeals and replaces Section 17a-850 of the general statutes, effective July 1, 2023.

Maintains division of the state into five elderly planning and service areas, each with an area agency on aging to implement the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended.

Requires area agencies on aging to represent older persons, develop area plans, coordinate local programs, receive and distribute federal and state funds, and distribute nutritional risk assessment surveys.

Adds new requirement for area agencies to employ persons to help consumers navigate and obtain needed services.

Agencies must report individual and average nutritional risk assessment scores to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and carry out additional duties required by federal law and regulations.