SB 902 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FAMILY COUNCILS IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.

Senate General Assembly RaisedFile Bill No.

90278 January Session, 2023 LCOSubstitute Senate Bill No.

3109902 ReferredSenate, toMarch 15, 2023 The Committee on AGINGAging Introducedreported by:through SEN.

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AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FAMILY COUNCILS IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.

(2) "Assisted living services" means nursing services and assistance with activities of daily living provided to residents living within (A) a managed residential community having supportive services that encouragesSB902 persons/ primarilyFile fifty-five years of age or older to maintain LCO No.

310978 1 ofsSB902 4File RaisedNo. Bill No.902 a maximum level of independence, or (B) an elderly housing complex receiving assistance and funding through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assisted Living Conversion Program.

78 encourage persons primarily fifty-five years of age or older to maintain a maximum level of independence, or (B) an elderly housing complex receiving assistance and funding through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assisted Living Conversion Program.

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310978 2 ofsSB902 4File RaisedNo. Bill No.902 (a) All managed residential communities operating in the state shall:

78 (a) All managed residential communities operating in the state shall:

[and] (7) Assist a resident who has a long-term care insurance policy with preparing and submitting claims for benefits to the insurer, provided such resident has executed a written authorization requesting and directing the insurer to (A) disclose information to the managed residential community relevant to such resident's eligibility for an insurance benefit or payment, and (B) provide a copy of the acceptance or declination of a claim for benefits to the managed residential community at the same time such acceptance or declination is made to LCOsuch No.resident;

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[.]78 and (8) On or before January 1, 2024, authorizeencourage and assist in the establishment of a family council in managed residential communities offering assisted living services.

2 October 1, 2023 19a-694 StatementAGE ofJoint Purpose:Favorable Subst.

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OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill, which requires managed residential communities to encourage and help establish family councils in locations offering assisted living services, has no fiscal impact to the state.

The Out Years State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

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78 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 902 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FAMILY COUNCILS IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.

SUMMARY Thisbillrequiresmanagedresidentialcommunities(MRCs)that offer assisted living services to encourage and help establish family councils by January 1, 2024.

Under the bill, family councils are self-determined, independent groups of family members and friends who (1) advocate for an MRC’s residents’ needs and interests and (2) facilitate open communication between the MRC administration, residents, and residents’ family and friends.

A resident’s family member or friend cannot participate in a council without the resident’s consent, unless the resident lives in a dementia special care unit.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

October 1, 2023 COMMITTEE ACTION Aging Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 15 Nay 0 (02/28/2023) sSB902 / File No.

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