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CT SB01416
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Social Services must rebalance the strategic plan for Medicaid long-term care supports and services starting July 1, 2025, to increase opportunities for beneficiaries to receive care in home or community-based settings rather than institutional settings
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Department of Social Services must increase outreach to Medicaid beneficiaries who may be eligible for the Connecticut home-care program for the elderly and Medicaid waiver programs providing home or community-based care
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Department must assist eligible beneficiaries in completing applications for home-care and community-based waiver programs
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Long-Term Care Planning Committee must study systems to expand long-term care options, including allowing more beneficiaries to receive care at home instead of skilled nursing facilities
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Committee must submit a report by December 1, 2025, to legislative committees on aging, appropriations, human services, and public health, including recommendations and estimated state savings from reducing skilled nursing facility care
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Expansion Of Long-term Care Options For Medicaid Beneficiaries.
Last Action
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/7/2025