Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 15c - Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act and Connecticut Uniform Recognition of Substitute Decision-Making Documents Act
Section 1-351m. - General authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.

(a) For purposes of this section, “benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service” means any benefit, program or assistance provided under a federal or state statute or regulation including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

(b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service authorizes the agent to:
(1) Execute vouchers in the name of the principal for allowances and reimbursements payable by the United States or a foreign government or by a state or subdivision of a state to the principal, including allowances and reimbursements for transportation of the individuals described in subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 1-351l, and for shipment of their household effects;
(2) Take possession and order the removal and shipment of property of the principal from a post, warehouse, depot, dock or other place of storage or safekeeping, either governmental or private, and execute and deliver a release, voucher, receipt, bill of lading, shipping ticket, certificate or other instrument for that purpose;
(3) Enroll in, apply for, select, reject, change, amend or discontinue, on the principal's behalf, a benefit or program;
(4) Prepare, file, and maintain a claim of the principal for a benefit or assistance, financial or otherwise, to which the principal may be entitled under a federal or state statute or regulation;
(5) Initiate, participate in, submit to alternative dispute resolution, settle, oppose, or propose or accept a compromise with respect to litigation concerning any benefit or assistance the principal may be entitled to receive under a federal or state statute or regulation; and
(6) Receive the financial proceeds of a claim described in subdivision (4) of this subsection and conserve, invest, disburse or use for a lawful purpose anything so received.
(P.A. 15-240, S. 37; P.A. 16-40, S. 9.)
History: P.A. 15-240 effective July 1, 2016; P.A. 16-40 changed effective date of P.A. 15-240, S. 37, from July 1, 2016, to October 1, 2016, effective May 27, 2016.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 1 - Provisions of General Application

Chapter 15c - Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act and Connecticut Uniform Recognition of Substitute Decision-Making Documents Act

Section 1-350. - Short title: Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act.

Section 1-350a. - Definitions.

Section 1-350b. - Applicability.

Section 1-350c. - Power of attorney is durable.

Section 1-350d. - Execution of power of attorney.

Section 1-350e. - Validity of power of attorney.

Section 1-350f. - Meaning and effect of power of attorney.

Section 1-350g. - Nomination of conservator in power of attorney.

Section 1-350h. - When power of attorney effective.

Section 1-350i. - Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.

Section 1-350j. - Coagents and successor agents.

Section 1-350k. - Reimbursement and compensation of agent.

Section 1-350l. - Agent's acceptance.

Section 1-350m. - Agent's duties.

Section 1-350n. - Exoneration of agent.

Section 1-350o. - Judicial relief.

Section 1-350p. - Agent's liability.

Section 1-350q. - Agent's resignation. Notice.

Section 1-350r. - Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.

Section 1-350s. - Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.

Section 1-350t. - Principles of law and equity.

Section 1-350u. - Laws applicable to financial institutions or other entities.

Section 1-350v. - Remedies under other law.

Section 1-351. - Authority that requires specific grant. Grant of general authority.

Section 1-351a. - Incorporation of authority.

Section 1-351b. - Construction of authority, generally.

Section 1-351c. - General authority with respect to real property.

Section 1-351d. - General authority with respect to tangible personal property.

Section 1-351e. - General authority with respect to stocks and bonds.

Section 1-351f. - General authority with respect to commodities and options.

Section 1-351g. - General authority with respect to banks and other financial institutions.

Section 1-351h. - General authority with respect to operation of entity or business.

Section 1-351i. - General authority with respect to insurance and annuities.

Section 1-351j. - General authority with respect to estates, trusts and other beneficial interests.

Section 1-351k. - General authority with respect to claims and litigation.

Section 1-351l. - General authority with respect to personal and family maintenance.

Section 1-351m. - General authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.

Section 1-351n. - General authority with respect to retirement plans.

Section 1-351o. - General authority with respect to taxes.

Section 1-351p. - General authority with respect to gifts.

Section 1-352. - Power of attorney short form, long form and optional information form.

Section 1-352a. - Agent's certification.

Section 1-353. - Uniformity of application and construction.

Section 1-353a. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

Section 1-353b. - Effect on existing powers of attorney.

Section 1-360. - Short title: Connecticut Uniform Recognition of Substitute Decision-Making Documents Act.

Section 1-361. - Definitions.

Section 1-362. - Validity of substitute decision-making document.

Section 1-363. - Meaning and effect of substitute decision-making document.

Section 1-364. - Reliance on substitute decision-making document.

Section 1-365. - Obligation to accept substitute decision-making document.

Section 1-366. - Remedies under other law.

Section 1-367. - Uniformity of application and construction.

Section 1-368. - Operation of Connecticut Uniform Recognition of Substitute Decision-Making Documents Act with respect to federal act.

Section 1-369. - Applicability.

Section 1-370 to 1-499. - Reserved for future use.