The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5305, aims to amend Section 17b-343 of the general statutes concerning the maximum allowable rates for various services provided to the elderly, including adult day care services and transportation. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Social Services establish an annual fee schedule for these services, with specific increases outlined for adult day care services. Notably, the bill introduces a requirement for a ten percent increase in the fee schedule for adult day care services effective July 1, 2026, compared to the previous fiscal year, specifically to enhance funding for adult day care transportation. Additionally, starting July 1, 2027, the commissioner is required to adjust the fee schedule annually based on the cost-of-living as measured by the consumer price index.

The bill also includes provisions for other services, such as meals on wheels, which will see a ten percent increase effective July 1, 2019, and subsequent annual adjustments based on the cost-of-living. The legislation emphasizes that the state will not pay any agency more than the amount charged to the general public for these services. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure that funding for adult day care services and transportation is adequately adjusted to meet the needs of the elderly population in Connecticut.

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AGE Joint Favorable:
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