CT HB06771

Establishes an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Task Force with 15 members, including patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, to develop a State Alzheimer's Plan with annual reports starting January 1, 2027, and plan updates every four years.

Requires individual and group health insurance policies to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases effective January 1, 2026, with prior authorization decisions due within 7 days (or 72 hours for urgent cases).

Expands residential care home transfer and discharge protections by requiring 30-day written notice, discharge plans within 7 days, and mandatory submission to the State Ombudsman's web portal, with residents able to appeal within 10 days.

Extends tuition waivers at regional community-technical colleges to nursing home residents who have maintained residency for at least 30 days, subject to course availability after regular enrollment.

Requires the State Ombudsman to convene a working group to examine residential care home evacuation procedures and report findings by January 1, 2026.