HB 6575 — AN ACT ENCOURAGING SOCIALIZATION FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR VISITS WITH FAMILY.

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33406575 ReferredHouse toof Representatives, March 15, 2023 The Committee on AGINGAging Introducedreported by:through REP.

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71 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ Social Services, Dept.

GF - Cost See Below See Below Note:

GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill results in a cost to the Department of Social Services (DSS) associated with establishing a grant program for nursing homes to provide for the nonemergency transportation of residents to the homes of nearby family members.

The extent of the cost is dependent on the parameters of the grant program established by the bill and within available appropriations.

The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.

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71 OLR Bill Analysis HB 6575 AN ACT ENCOURAGING SOCIALIZATION FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR VISITS WITH FAMILY.

SUMMARY This bill allows nursing homes to transport nonambulatory residents (i.e., those unable to walk) to their family members’ homes if:

1.

a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse approves it at least five business days in advance;

2.

the nursing home has available vehicles equipped to transport the residents;

and 3.

the family members live within 15 miles of the nursing home.

It also requires the social services commissioner, within available appropriations, to establish a grant program to fund this transportation.

The commissioner must also establish forms and procedures to apply for a grant.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

July 1, 2023 COMMITTEE ACTION Aging Committee Joint Favorable Yea 15 Nay 0 (02/28/2023) HB6575 / File No.

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