Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 328: AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES TO SPEND EIGHTY PER CENT OF REVENUE ON DIRECT PATIENT CARE.

SB 328 requires Connecticut nursing homes to allocate revenue so that administrative and general costs (e.g., management salaries, facility maintenance) do not exceed the state-wide median allowable cost for such expenses. This policy directly affects nursing home facilities receiving Medicaid reimbursement by limiting how much they can spend on non-patient care operations, thereby directing more funds toward direct patient care. The bill establishes specific cost categories (including direct care, indirect care, and administrative costs) and sets maximum allowable levels for administrative spending. It aims to ensure nursing homes prioritize resident care through structured cost reporting and Medicaid rate adjustments tied to quality metrics. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, with annual reporting requirements for facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 80% revenue allocation to direct patient care, reducing administrative spending to increase funding for patient services in Medicaid-reimbursed nursing homes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5353: AN ACT REQUIRING DATA TRANSPARENCY FOR SELF-DIRECTED HOME CARE PROGRAMS.

HB 5353 requires the Department of Social Services to submit quarterly reports starting July 1, 2026, on self-directed home care programs funded through Medicaid. The reports must include detailed data on fiscal intermediaries managing these programs, such as timesheet processing error rates, penalties for payroll delays, customer service response times, and communication logs with consumers and personal care attendants. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries, personal care attendants, and the organizations administering payroll for these programs. The bill aims to increase transparency by mandating specific, measurable data points that were previously not systematically reported to oversight committees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid home care program transparency via quarterly reports on service metrics, enhancing accountability for beneficiaries and providers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires penalties for payroll delays in home care programs, directly protecting workers' timely wage payments and ensuring transparency for personal care attendants.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SB 330: AN ACT COMPENSATING SPOUSES FOR STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE.

SB 330 allows spouses (and others) to be paid for providing personal care to elderly individuals enrolled in Connecticut's state-funded home-care program. It directly affects married seniors aged 65+ who qualify for the program but aren't eligible for Medicaid, meet income/assets limits, and are at risk of unnecessary nursing home placement. The bill adds a provision (replacing part of existing law) authorizing the Social Services Commissioner to establish training and documentation rules for compensated caregivers, including spouses. This changes the program by explicitly permitting spouse caregivers to receive payment for services they provide, rather than requiring them to be unpaid family members. The policy takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands home care access for seniors by compensating spouses, preventing unnecessary nursing home placements and improving patient access to community-based healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 193: AN ACT ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FOR LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS.

SB 193 establishes a licensing requirement for long-term acute care hospitals in the state. This bill directly affects facilities that provide extended, intensive medical care for patients with complex, chronic conditions requiring hospital-level treatment beyond typical acute care stays. The legislation repeals an existing section of law and creates a new licensing framework, requiring these hospitals to obtain and maintain a state license to operate. The bill defines "long-term acute care hospital" as a specific type of facility within broader healthcare definitions but does not detail the specific licensing standards or requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing framework for long-term acute care hospitals, ensuring regulatory standards for patient safety and care quality, directly strengthening healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Medical Licensing

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 281: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MEANS OF ENCOURAGING MORE NURSING HOMES IN THE STATE TO CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

SB 281 establishes a task force to study ways to encourage nursing homes in the state to contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veteran care. The task force, composed of legislative leaders and the Veterans Affairs Commissioner, will examine financial incentives like reimbursement supplements and tax credits to make VA contracting more attractive for nursing homes. Its goal is to increase access to VA-covered nursing home care for veterans who need it, focusing specifically on facilities meeting VA requirements. The task force must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly proposes tax credits as financial incentives to encourage nursing home contracts with VA, directly addressing tax policy to promote participation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates task force to study financial incentives for nursing homes to contract with VA, aiming to increase veterans' access to VA-covered nursing home care, directly improving patient access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes task force to study financial incentives for nursing homes to contract with VA, aiming to increase veteran access to VA-covered nursing home care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 287: AN ACT REQUIRING HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO HOME HEALTH AIDES.

SB 287 requires home health aide agencies to provide free personal protective equipment (PPE) to their home health aide employees. The bill directly affects home health aide employees (both staff and contracted workers) who provide in-home care services. Agencies must supply necessary PPE like gloves, N95 masks, gowns, and hand sanitizers to ensure safe client interactions. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, mandating this provision without additional costs to workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires home health aide agencies to provide free PPE, directly enhancing safety for healthcare workers and clients in home care settings, aligning with patient safety protections in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates free PPE for home health aides, directly improving workplace safety without cost to workers, aligning with labor protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 212: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES.

SB 212 creates a tax credit for individuals and groups purchasing long-term care insurance policies. It credits policyholders for any annual premium increase exceeding 2% of their total premium cost, allowing them to offset future tax liability with unused credits. This directly affects long-term care insurance buyers by reducing their out-of-pocket costs when premiums rise significantly. The credit is calculated annually and can be carried forward to offset taxes in subsequent years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums, reducing taxpayer liability through annual credit for premium increases exceeding 2%.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces out-of-pocket costs for long-term care insurance, expanding access to healthcare coverage by making premiums more affordable for policyholders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Insurance Long-Term Care

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 71: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES.

SB 71 establishes a state income tax credit for individuals or groups who pay premiums for long-term care insurance policies covering home health care services. It directly affects residents purchasing qualifying long-term care insurance that provides benefits for care received in their homes. The bill allows taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability by the amount paid in premiums for these specific policies. This policy change provides a financial incentive for securing home-based long-term care coverage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing state income tax liability for qualifying long-term care insurance premiums, offering direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums, directly expanding access to home health care coverage by reducing costs for consumers, advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Procurement Tax Credits Insurance Long-Term Care

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 288: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE NURSING HOME BED MORATORIUM, NURSING HOME RESIDENT DATA AND NURSING HOME REIMBURSEMENT RATE CAPS FOR RELATED PARTY EMPLOYEES.

SB 288 modifies rules for adding nursing home beds in Connecticut by creating specific exceptions to the existing bed moratorium. It allows new beds only for: (1) patients with AIDS or neurological rehabilitation needs, (2) continuing care facilities not using Medicaid, (3) relocating Medicaid beds per a strategic plan, (4) replacing facilities while closing existing ones, or (5) building small "nontraditional" facilities that reduce total beds. Nursing home operators seeking new beds must align with the Department of Social Services' strategic plan, prioritize person-centered care, and ensure no adverse impact on local bed availability. The bill directly affects nursing home providers applying for expansions or relocations under these new criteria.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows new nursing home beds for AIDS/neurological rehab patients and specific facility types, expanding access to care for targeted patient groups.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 120: AN ACT SUSPENDING INFLATION COST LIMITATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES.

SB 120 suspends annual cost increase limits on direct care expenses for Medicaid-funded intermediate care facilities (long-term care facilities serving individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions). This change directly affects these facilities by removing a cap that previously restricted how much they could raise costs each year to cover inflation. The bill modifies existing law (section 17b-340) to allow facilities to adjust direct care costs without the previous inflation-based limitation. The stated purpose is to reduce financial strain on these facilities operating under Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves cost cap on Medicaid facilities, preventing funding restrictions and supporting service continuity for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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