SB 920 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
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General Assembly SubstituteRaised Bill No.
920 January Session, 2019 ANLCO ACTNo. CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
4649 Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH Introduced by:
(PH) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
(1) One appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, whoLCO shallNo. be a family advocate or a parent whose child utilizes school- based health center services;
LCO4649 \\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00920-R11 of 3231 SB.docxRaised Substitute Bill No.No.920 who shall be a family advocate or a parent whose child utilizes school- based health center services;
920 (2) One appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, who shall be a school nurse;
(10) The Commissioner of Social Services, or the commissioner's LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0092 of 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
9204649 designee;2 of 31 Raised Bill No.
920 (10) The Commissioner of Social Services, or the commissioner's designee;
Subsection (n) of section 22a-478 of the general statutes is LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-009203 of 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
9204649 3 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2019):
(n) Notwithstanding any provision of sections 22a-475 to 22a-483, inclusive, [toto the contrary,]contrary, the Commissioner of Public Health may make a project loan or loans in accordance with the provisions of subsection (j) of this section with respect to an eligible drinking water project without regard to the priority list of eligible drinking water projects if [a public drinking water supply] an emergency exists, [pursuant to section 25-32b]25-32b,] including, but not limited to, an unanticipated infrastructure failure, a contamination of water or a shortage of water, which requires that the eligible drinking water project be immediately undertaken to protect the public health and safety.
If affirmed by the director of health, the LCOcorrective {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0094actions ofspecified 32by R01-SB.docxthe }food Substituteinspector Billshall be so ordered LCO No.
9204649 corrective4 actionsof specified31 byRaised theBill foodNo.920 inspector shall be so ordered by the director of health.
(A) Ownership or beneficial ownership of ten per cent or more of the stock of a corporation, partnership or association LCOwhich {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0095owns, ofconducts, 32operates R01-SB.docxor }maintains Substitutemore Billthan one facility or LCO No.
9204649 which5 owns,of conducts,31 operatesRaised orBill maintainsNo.920 more than one facility or institution is transferred;
(c) (1) A multicare institution may, under the terms of its existing license, provide behavioral health services or substance use disorder LCOtreatment {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0096services on the premises of 32more R01-SB.docxthan }one Substitutefacility, Billat a LCO No.
9204649 treatment6 services on the premises of more31 thanRaised oneBill facility,No.920 at a satellite unit or at another location outside of its facilities or satellite units that is acceptable to the patient receiving services and is consistent with the patient's assessment and treatment plan.
Subsection (n) of section 19a-490 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July LCO1, {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00972019): of 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
920LCO 1,No. 2019):
4649 7 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 (n) "Multicare institution" means a hospital that provides outpatient behavioral health services or other health care services, psychiatric outpatient clinic for adults, free-standing facility for the care or treatment of substance abusive or dependent persons, hospital for psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, or a general acute care hospital that provides outpatient behavioral health services that (1) is licensed in accordance with this chapter, (2) has more than one facility or one or more satellite units owned and operated by a single licensee, and (3) offers complex patient health care services at each facility or satellite unit.
[;] For purposes of this subsection, "satellite unit" means a location where a segregated unit of services is provided by the multicare institution;
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The Commissioner of Social Services may establish maximum LCOallowable {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0098costs ofto 32be R01-SB.docxpaid }under Substitutethe BillMedicaid [and Connecticut AIDS drug assistance programs] program for generic prescription drugs LCO No.
9204649 allowable8 costsof to31 beRaised paidBill underNo.920 the Medicaid [and Connecticut AIDS drug assistance programs] program for generic prescription drugs based on, but not limited to, actual acquisition costs.
(a) On and after February 1, 2008, any pharmaceutical manufacturer of a prescription drug covered by the Department of Social Services under [the Connecticut AIDS drug assistance program or] a state medical assistance program administered by the department that is a LCOfederally {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0099qualified ofstate 32pharmacy R01-SB.docxassistance }program Substituteshall Billprovide rebates to the department for prescription drugs paid for by the LCO No.
9204649 federally9 qualifiedof state31 pharmacyRaised assistanceBill programNo.920 shall provide rebates to the department for prescription drugs paid for by the department under such program in unit rebate amounts equal to the unit rebate amounts paid under the Medicaid program.
LCO(c) {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0010The Department of 32Public R01-SB.docxHealth }[shall] Substitutemay Billadopt regulations, LCO No.
9204649 (c)10 The Department of Public31 HealthRaised [shall]Bill mayNo.920 adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, concerning radon in drinking water that are consistent with the provisions contained in 40 CFR 141 and 142.
(a) (1) The Commissioner of Public Health [shall] may adopt regulations, as provided in subsection (d) of this section, to require each residential care home, as defined in section 19a-490, as amended by this act, that admits residents requiring assistance with medication administration, to (A) designate unlicensed personnel to obtain certification for the administration of medication, and (B) ensure that such unlicensed personnel receive such certification and recertification every three years thereafter.
LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0011 of 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
9204649 11 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 (b) Each residential care home, as defined in section 19a-490, as amended by this act, shall ensure that an appropriate number of unlicensed personnel, as determined by the residential care home, obtain certification and recertification for the administration of medication.
(c) On and after October 1, 2007, unlicensed assistive personnel employed in residential care homes, as defined in section 19a-490, as amended by this act, may (1) obtain and document residents' blood pressures and temperatures with digital medical instruments that (A) contain internal decision-makingdecision- making electronics, microcomputers or special software that allow the instruments to interpret physiologic signals, and (B) do not require the user to employ any discretion or judgment in their use;
LCOEach {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0012home ofhealth 32agency, R01-SB.docxresidential }care Substitutehome Billand assisted living LCO No.
9204649 Each12 homeof health31 agency,Raised residentialBill careNo.920 home and assisted living services agency, as those terms are defined in section 19a-490, as amended by this act, and each licensed hospice care organization operating pursuant to section 19a-122b19a- 122b shall provide training and education on Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms and care to all staff providing direct care upon employment and annually thereafter.
[, provided the commissioner prints notice of LCOintent {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0013to adopt regulations concerning the adoption of 32a R01-SB.docxcurriculum }and Substituteprocedures Billfor the approval of hairdressing and cosmetology LCO No.
9204649 intent13 to adopt regulations concerning the adoption of a31 curriculumRaised andBill proceduresNo.920 for the approval of hairdressing and cosmetology schools in the Connecticut Law Journal not later than thirty days after the date of implementation of such curriculum and such procedures.
The commissioner shall distribute such list to all LCOemergency {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0014medical ofservice 32organizations R01-SB.docxand }sponsor Substitutehospital Billmedical No.directors and make such list available to other interested stakeholders.
920Emergency emergency medical service organizations andshall sponsorhave hospitalone medicalyear directorsfrom andthe makeLCO suchNo. list available to other interested stakeholders.
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Emergency4649 medical14 serviceof organizations31 shallRaised haveBill oneNo.920 year from the date of issuance of such list to comply with the minimum equipment requirements.
(1) Reduce the incidence of [chronic disease, including, but not limited to, chronic cardiovascular disease, cancer, lupus, stroke, chronic lung disease, diabetes, arthritis LCOor {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0015another chronic metabolic disease and the effects of 32behavioral R01-SB.docxhealth }disorders] Substitutetobacco Billuse, No.high blood pressure, health care associated infections, asthma, unintended pregnancy and diabetes;
920(2) orLCO anotherNo. chronic metabolic disease and the effects of behavioral health disorders] tobacco use, high blood pressure, health care associated infections, asthma, unintended pregnancy and diabetes;
(2)4649 15 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 improve chronic disease care coordination in the state;
and (5) "Water supply well" means an artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of [getting] obtaining or providing water for drinking or other domestic, industrial, commercial, agricultural, recreationalrecreational, or irrigation use, or other outdoor water use.
(b) The Commissioner of Public Health may adopt regulations in the Public Health Code for the preservation of the public health pertaining LCOto {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0016(1) protection and location of 32new R01-SB.docxwater }supply Substitutewells Billor No.springs for residential or nonresidential construction or for public or semipublic use, and (2) inspection for compliance with the provisions of municipal regulations adopted pursuant to section 22a-354p.
920LCO toNo. (1) protection and location of new water supply wells or springs for residential or nonresidential construction or for public or semipublic use, and (2) inspection for compliance with the provisions of municipal regulations adopted pursuant to section 22a-354p.
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(1) Any physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of chapter 370, (2) any resident physician or intern in any hospital in this state, whether or not so licensed, (3) any registered nurse, (4) any licensed practical nurse, (5) any medical examiner, (6) any dentist, (7) any dental hygienist, (8) any psychologist, (9) any school employee, as defined in section 53a-65, (10) any social worker, (11) any person who holds or is issued a coaching permit by the State Board of Education, is a coach of intramural or interscholastic athletics and is eighteen years of age or older, (12) any individual who is employed as a coach or director of youth athletics and is eighteen years of age or older, (13) any individual who is employed as a coach or director of a private youth sports organization, league or team and is eighteen years of age or older, (14) any paid administrator, faculty, staff, athletic director, athletic coach or athletic trainer employed by a public or private institution of higher education who is eighteen years of age or older, excluding student employees, (15) any police officer, (16) any juvenile LCOor {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00917adult probation officer, (17) any juvenile or adult parole officer, (18) any member of 32the R01-SB.docxclergy, }(19) Substituteany Billpharmacist, (20) any physical therapist, (21) any optometrist, (22) any chiropractor, (23) any podiatrist, (24) any mental health professional, (25) any physician assistant, (26) any person who is a licensed or certified emergency LCO No.
9204649 or17 adult probation officer, (17) any juvenile or adult parole officer, (18) any member of the31 clergy,Raised (19)Bill anyNo.920 pharmacist, (20) any physical therapist, (21) any optometrist, (22) any chiropractor, (23) any podiatrist, (24) any mental health professional, (25) any physician assistant, (26) any person who is a licensed or certified emergency medical services provider, (27) any person who is a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, (28) any person who is a licensed marital and family therapist, (29) any person who is a sexual assault counselor or a domestic violence counselor, as defined in section 52- 146k, (30) any person who is a licensed professional counselor, (31) any person who is a licensed foster parent, (32) any person paid to care for a child in any public or private facility, child care center, group child care home or family child care home licensed by the state, (33) any employee of the Department of Children and Families, (34)[(34) [anyany employee of the Department of Public Health, (35)] (34) any employee of the Office of Early Childhood who is responsible for the licensing of child care centers, group child care homes, family child care homes or youth camps, [(36)] (35) any paid youth camp director or assistant director, [(37)] (36) the Child Advocate and any employee of the Office of the Child Advocate, [(38)] (37) any person who is a licensed behavior analyst, and [(39)] (38) any family relations counselor, family relations counselor trainee or family services supervisor employed by the Judicial Department.
Employment by the department shall be considered LCOconditional {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0018until the results of 32the R01-SB.docxcriminal }history Substituterecords Billchecks No.are received and reviewed by the department.
920(b) conditionalThe untilcommissioner themay resultsrequire ofproviders licensed or funded by the criminaldepartment historyto recordsprovide checksresidential, areday receivedor andsupport reviewedservices byto thepersons department.with intellectual disability, to require each applicant [for LCO No.
(b)4649 The18 commissionerof may31 requireRaised providersBill licensedNo.920 or funded by the department to provide residential, day or support services to persons with intellectual disability, to require each applicant [for employment] who has been made an offer of conditional employment and will have direct and ongoing contact with persons and families receiving such services to submit to a check of such applicant's state criminal background.
The Commissioner of Public Health [shall] may adopt regulations,regulations [, in accordance with the provisions of chapter LCO54, {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0019to ensure the safe provision of 32auricular R01-SB.docxacupuncture }in Substituteaccordance Billwith] No.to implement the provisions of this [subsection] section.
920 54, [to ensure the safe provision of auricular acupuncture in accordance with] to implement the provisions of this [subsection] section.
TheLCO boardNo. of finance or other corresponding board in each town, or, if there is no such board, the selectmen, shall annually prepare and have published a town report.
4649 19 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 The board of finance or other corresponding board in each town, or, if there is no such board, the selectmen, shall annually prepare and have published a town report.
Towns with a population of five thousand or less, as computed by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, shall publish their receipts and expenditures and the names of all persons, firms or corporations, other than recipients of support under sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as[17b-256,] amended by this act, [17b- 256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, receiving money from such towns, together with the total amount of payments in excess of fifty dollars to each, unless such town has a bookkeeping system approved by the secretary setting forth all the receipts and expenditures in detail, in which case it shall not be necessary for the town to publish in its report the names of all persons, firms or corporations receiving money from such towns, together with the total amount of payments in excess of fifty dollars to each.
The authority shall report the terms and conditions of all financings LCOand {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0020refinancings of 32nursing R01-SB.docxhomes }to Substitutethe BillCommissioner No.of Social Services who shall make rate adjustments in accordance with the provisions of sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive.
920 and refinancings of nursing homes to the Commissioner of Social Services who shall make rate adjustments in accordance with the provisions of sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b- 256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive.
Subsection (b) of section 17a-600 of the general statutes is repealedLCO andNo. the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2019):
(b)4649 The20 expense of confinement,31 supportRaised andBill treatmentNo.920 ofrepealed anyand acquittee committed to the jurisdictionfollowing ofis thesubstituted board shall be computed and paid for in accordancelieu withthereof the(Effective provisionsJuly of1, sections2019): 17a-528, 17b- 122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b- 350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive.
(b) The expense of confinement, support and treatment of any acquittee committed to the jurisdiction of the board shall be computed and paid for in accordance with the provisions of sections 17a-528, 17b- 122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b- 194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b- 263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive.
(b) Each person having in his possession or control any property of any person for whom an application has been filed for medical assistance under sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b- 136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b- 250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b17b- 689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, or being indebted to him, or having knowledge of any property or income, including wages, belonging to him, or having knowledge of any other information relevant to such person's eligibility for such assistance, and any officer having control of the books and accounts of any corporation which has possession or control of any property or income, including wages, belonging to any such person, or is indebted LCOto {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0021him, or having knowledge of 32such R01-SB.docxinformation, }shall, Substituteupon Billpresentation No.by a medical provider or its attorney of a signed certificate stating that an application signed by such person has been made for medical assistance, make full disclosure to such provider as to any such property or income, including wages or indebtedness or such other information relevant to such person's eligibility.
920 to him, or having knowledge of such information, shall, upon presentation by a medical provider or its attorney of a signed certificate stating that an application signed by such person has been made for medical assistance, make full disclosure to such provider as to any such property or income, including wages or indebtedness or such other information relevant to such person's eligibility.
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If any person receiving such aid neglects or refuses to sign such agreement, the selectmen are authorized to file a lien against such property, or against the real property of any legally liable relative of any person receiving aid or support under sections 17b-194, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, to secure the disbursements of such town made prior to filing such lien and any disbursements thereafter made, and such lien from the time of filing shall have the same force and effect and may be foreclosed in the same manner as any agreement provided for in section 17b-125.
(c) Any person who defrauds the town to obtain any monetary award to which such person is not entitled, assists another person in so defrauding the town or with intent to defraud, or violates any other provision of sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as[17b-256,] amended by this act, [17b- 256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, shall be subject to the penalties for larceny under LCOsections {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-002253a-122 ofand 3253a-123, R01-SB.docxdepending }on Substitutethe Billamount No.involved.
920 sections 53a-122 and 53a-123, depending on the amount involved.
(b) Any town that overpays a person receiving financial assistance under sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138,17b- 138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive,LCO asNo. amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b- 263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, shall recover such overpayment from such person's ongoing assistance.
4649 22 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, shall recover such overpayment from such person's ongoing assistance.
(a) If any beneficiary of aid under sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b- 132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, has a cause of action, a town that provided aid to such beneficiary shall have a claim against the proceeds of such cause of action for the amount of such aid or fifty per cent of the proceeds received by such beneficiary after payment of all expenses connected with the cause of action, whichever is less, which shall have priority over all other unsecured claims and unrecorded encumbrances.
Such claim shall be a lien, subordinate to any interest the state may possess under section 17b-94, against the proceeds from such cause of action, for the amount established in accordance with this section, and such lien shall have priority over all other claims except attorney's fees for such causes of action, expenses of suit, costs of hospitalization connected with the cause of action by LCOwhomever {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00923paid, over and above hospital insurance or other such benefits, and, for such period of 32hospitalization R01-SB.docxas }was Substitutenot Billpaid No.for by the town, physician's fees for services during any such period as are connected with the cause of action over and above medical insurance or other such benefits.
920Where whomeverthe paid,state overalso andhas abovea hospitalclaim insuranceagainst orthe otherproceeds of such benefits,cause and,of foraction suchunder periodsection of17b- hospitalization94, asthe wastotal notamount paidof forthe claims by the town,state physician'sunder feessaid forsection servicesand duringthe anytown suchunder periodthis assubsection areshall connectednot withexceed thefifty causeper cent of actionthe overproceeds received by the recipient after the allowable expenses and abovethe medicaltown's insuranceclaim orshall otherbe suchreduced benefits.accordingly.
Where the state also has a claim against the proceeds of such cause of action under section 17b-94, the total amount of the claims by the state under said section and the town under this subsection shall not exceed fifty per cent of the proceeds received by the recipient after the allowable expenses and the town's claim shall be reduced accordingly.
Upon presentationLCO toNo. the attorney for the beneficiary of an assignment of such proceeds executed by the beneficiary or his conservator or guardian, such assignment shall constitute an irrevocable direction to the attorney to pay the town in accordance with its terms.
(b)4649 In23 the case of an31 inheritanceRaised ofBill anNo.920 estatepresentation by a beneficiary of aid under sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132,the inclusive,attorney asfor amendedthe bybeneficiary this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b- 263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, fifty per cent of thean assetsassignment of thesuch estateproceeds payableexecuted toby the beneficiary or thehis amountconservator ofor guardian, such assetsassignment equalshall toconstitute thean amountirrevocable ofdirection assistanceto paid,the whicheverattorney isto less,pay shallthe betown assignablein toaccordance thewith town.its terms.
(b) In the case of an inheritance of an estate by a beneficiary of aid under sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b-136 to 17b- 138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, fifty per cent of the assets of the estate payable to the beneficiary or the amount of such assets equal to the amount of assistance paid, whichever is less, shall be assignable to the town.
If the town receives any assets of an estate pursuant to any such assignment, the town shall LCObe {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0024subject ofto 32the R01-SB.docxsame }duties Substituteand Billliabilities No.concerning such assigned assets as the beneficiary.
920(c) No claim shall be subjectmade, or lien applied, against any payment made pursuant to thechapter same135, dutiesany andpayment liabilitiesmade concerningpursuant suchto assignedsection assets47-88d or 47-287, any moneys received as thea beneficiary.settlement or award in a housing or employment or public accommodation discrimination case, any court-ordered retroactive rent abatement, including any made pursuant to subsection (e) of section 47a-14h, or section 47a-4a, 47a-5 or 47a-57, or any security deposit refund pursuant to subsection (d) of section 47a-21 paid to a beneficiary of assistance under sections 17b- 122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b- 194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b- 263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, LCO No.
(c)4649 No24 claim shall be made, or lien applied, against any payment made pursuant to chapter 135, any payment made pursuant to section 47-88d or 47-287, any moneys received as a settlement or award in a housing or employment or public accommodation discrimination case, any court-ordered retroactive rent abatement, including any made pursuant to subsection (e) of section31 47a-14h,Raised orBill sectionNo.920 47a-4a, 47a-5 or 47a-57, or any security deposit refund pursuant to subsection (d) of section 47a-21 paid to a beneficiary of assistance under sections 17b- 122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b- 350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive.
If any person, transferred from a correctional institution or community correction center is committed to or otherwise remains in a state hospital after the expiration of his sentence, such person's hospital expense shall be paid to the state in the manner provided for payment in sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b- 132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-17b-747, 747, inclusive.
LCONo {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0025payment shall be made under a medical assistance program administered by the Department of 32Social R01-SB.docxServices }for Substitute(1) Billover-the- counter medications, [except for (1) the medical assistance program established pursuant to section 17b-256,] (2) insulin and insulin syringes, (3) nutritional supplements for individuals who are required to be tube fed or who cannot safely ingest nutrition in any other form, and as may be required by federal law, (4) smoking cessation medications as provided in section 17b-278a, (5) over-the-counter medications and products determined by the Commissioner of Social Services to be appropriate for coverage based on their clinical efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness, and (6) over-the-counter medications that are required to be covered pursuant to 42 CFR 440.347, including medications for individuals with specified diagnoses that have a rating of "A" or "B" in the current recommendations of the United States LCO No.
9204649 No25 payment shall be made under a medical assistance program administered by the Department of Social31 ServicesRaised forBill over-the-counterNo.920 medications, except for (1) [the medical assistance program established pursuant to section 17b-256, (2)] insulin and insulin syringes, [(3)] (2) nutritional supplements for individuals who are required to be tube fed or who cannot safely ingest nutrition in any other form, and as may be required by federal law, [(4)] (3) smoking cessation medications as provided in section 17b-278a, [(5)] (4) over-the-counter medications and products determined by the Commissioner of Social Services to be appropriate for coverage based on their clinical efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness, and [(6)] (5) over-the-counter medications that are required to be covered pursuant to 42 CFR 440.347, including medications for individuals with specified diagnoses that have a rating of "A" or "B" in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, provided the Department of Social Services may also pay for such over-the-counter medications under a medical assistance program or portion thereof that is not subject to 42 CFR 440.347.
When an inmate, after the expiration of his or her sentence, is committed to or otherwise remains in the institution to which he or she was transferred, the expense of his or her treatment and support shall be paid as provided by sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as[17b-256,] amended by this act, [17b- 256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b, and 17b-743 to LCO17b-747, {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0026inclusive. of 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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The executive director of the Court Support Services Division of the Judicial Branch shall have the power to terminate the commitment and release such person at any time the executive director of the Court Support Services DivisionLCO ofNo. the Judicial Branch determines such termination and release would be in such person's best interest, and shall have the power to return such person to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Correction.
4649 26 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 Division of the Judicial Branch determines such termination and release would be in such person's best interest, and shall have the power to return such person to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Correction.
(f) When the other methods of service of process provided under this section or otherwise provided by law cannot be effected, in actions concerning the establishment, enforcement or modification of child support orders other than actions for dissolution of marriage, LCOincluding, {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0027but not limited to, such actions under sections 17b-122, 17b- 124 to 17b-132, inclusive, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b- 197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b, 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, and 46b- 301 to 46b-425, inclusive, and chapters 815, 815p, 815t, 815y and 816, and actions to implement garnishments for support under section 52- 362, service of 32process R01-SB.docxmay }be Substitutemade Billupon No.a party to the action by one of the following methods, provided proof of receipt of such process by such party is presented to the court in accordance with rules promulgated by the judges of the Superior Court:
920 including, but not limited to, such actions under sections 17b-122, 17b- 124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-350, inclusive, 17b-689b, 17b-743 to 17b-747, inclusive, and 46b-301 to 46b- 425, inclusive, and chapters 815, 815p, 815t, 815y and 816, and actions to implement garnishments for support under section 52-362, service of process may be made upon a party to the action by one of the following methods, provided proof of receipt of such process by such party is presented to the court in accordance with rules promulgated by the judges of the Superior Court:
The employer shall accept any such service of process sent by certified mail and promptly deliverLCO suchNo. certified mail to the employee;
4649 27 of 31 Raised Bill No.920 deliver such certified mail to the employee;
The cost LCOof {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0028the ofexamination 32and R01-SB.docxtestimony }by Substitutephysicians Billappointed No.by the court shall be paid by the Judicial Department.
920 of the examination and testimony by physicians appointed by the court shall be paid by the Judicial Department.
The expense of treating a defendant placed in the custody of the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Commissioner of Children and Families or the Commissioner of Developmental Services pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (h) of this section or subsection (i) of this section shall be computed and paid for in the same manner as is provided for persons committed by a probate court under the provisions of sections 17b-122, 17b-124 to 17b-132, inclusive, as amended by this act, 17b-136 to 17b-138, inclusive, 17b-194 to 17b-197, inclusive, 17b-222 to 17b-250, inclusive, as amended by this act, [17b-256,] 17b-263, 17b-340 to 17b-17b-350, 350, inclusive, 17b-689b and 17b-743 to 17b-747,17b- 747, inclusive.
Section 19a-490a of the general statutes is repealed and the followingLCO isNo. substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2019):
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(10) is a participating title XIX LCOand {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0029Medicare ofprovider; 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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Subparagraph (A) of subdivision (8) of section 19a-177 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(8) (A) Develop an emergency medical services data collection system.
Each emergency medical service organization licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter [386d] shall submit data to the commissioner, on a quarterly basis, from each licensed ambulance service, certified ambulance service or paramedic intercept service that provides emergency medical services.
Such submitted data shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The total number of calls for emergency medical services received by such licensed ambulance service, certified ambulance service or paramedic intercept service through the 9-1-1 system during the reporting period;
(ii) each level of emergency medical services, as defined in regulations adopted pursuant to section 19a-179, required for each such call;
(iii) the response time for each licensed ambulance service, certified ambulance service or paramedic intercept service during the reporting period;
(iv) the number of passed calls, cancelled calls and mutual aid calls, both made and received, during the reporting period;
and (v) for the reporting period, the prehospital data for the nonscheduled transport of patients required by regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (6) of this section.
The data required under this subdivision may be submitted in any written or electronic form selected by such licensed ambulance service, certified ambulance service or paramedic intercept service and approved by the commissioner, provided the LCO {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-0030 of 32 R01-SB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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The commissioner may conduct an audit of any such licensed ambulance service, certified ambulance service or paramedic intercept service as the commissioner deems necessary in order to verify the accuracy of such reported data.
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To implement the recommendations of the Department of Public Health regarding various revisions to the public health statutes.
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Action History
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Sponsors
- Carlo Leone · Primary
- William A. Petit · Primary
- Patricia Billie Miller · Primary
- Heather S. Somers · Primary
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Sponsors (4)
- Leone, Carlo
- Petit, William A.
- Patricia Billie Miller Democratic
- Heather S. Somers Republican
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None.
Not signed on (183)
183 members have not signed on to this bill.
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