SB 433 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT EXPANDING LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS.

This bill directs the Connecticut Department of Social Services to rebalance its long-term care strategy to increase home and community-based care options for Medicaid recipients and low-income individuals who currently do not qualify for Medicaid. The law requires the department to develop a strategic plan that considers regional aging trends, service gaps, and provider quality, with a specific goal of expanding access to home care for people earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the bill establishes a requirement for the Long-Term Care Planning Committee to study methods for expanding these care options and submit a report by December 2026 that includes estimated cost savings from reducing reliance on skilled nursing facilities.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → APP Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reclassified from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' and referred to the Human Services Committee. The primary substantive change extends the deadline for the Long-Term Care Planning Committee to submit its report from December 1, 2026, to December 1, 2027. The text also includes minor wording adjustments to clarify the committee's reporting requirements and update the bill's header information.

TIMELINE

The deadline for the Long-Term Care Planning Committee to submit its report on expanding care options was delayed by one year, moving from December 1, 2026, to December 1, 2027.

TECHNICAL

Minor wording changes were made to the report requirements to ensure clarity on the topics the committee must address.

The bill's status was updated from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and the footer was updated to reflect the 'APP Joint Favorable Substitute' version.

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Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors