2012 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 17b - Social Services
Chapter 319v - Medical Assistance
Section 17b-251 - (Formerly Sec. 17a-307). Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care: Outreach program established.
The Department of Social Services shall establish an outreach program to educate consumers as to: (1) The need for long-term care; (2) mechanisms for financing such care; (3) the availability of long-term care insurance; and (4) the asset protection provided under sections 17b-252 to 17b-254, inclusive, and 38a-475. The Department of Social Services shall provide public information to assist individuals in choosing appropriate insurance coverage.
(P.A. 89-352, S. 4, 6; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87.)
History: P.A. 93-262 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of social services for commissioner and department on aging, effective July 1, 1993; Sec. 17a-307 transferred to Sec. 17b-251 in 1995.
See Sec. 17b-252 re overview of program.
See Sec. 17b-253 re amendments to Medicaid regulations and state plan, and regulations re determining eligibility of applicants for Medicaid and coverage requirements for long-term care benefits.
See Sec. 17b-254 re foundation funds and federal approval and report to General Assembly.
See Sec. 38a-475 re precertification of long-term care insurance policies.
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