(a) As used in this section, (1) “settlement agreement” means the settlement agreement in the matter of The Connecticut Hospital Association et al. v. Connecticut Department of Social Services et al., No. HHB-CV16-6035321-S, approved by the General Assembly pursuant to section 3-125a on December 18, 2019, and (2) “superior court” means the superior court for the judicial district of New Britain including the matter of The Connecticut Hospital Association et al. v. Connecticut Department of Social Services et al., No. HHB-CV16-6035321-S.
(b) The superior court shall have jurisdiction over the settlement agreement, including the jurisdiction and authority to adjudicate a motion filed by the parties to said agreement requesting an order of approval of said agreement.
(c) Following entry of an order of approval of the settlement agreement, the superior court shall have continuing jurisdiction over said agreement, including the jurisdiction and authority to adjudicate a motion filed by a party to said agreement requesting an order for enforcement or modification of the settlement agreement in accordance with the provisions of said agreement. The superior court shall be authorized to issue orders in response to such motion, in accordance with the provisions of the settlement agreement, for (1) interim or temporary relief pending a final decision, (2) declaratory, monetary and permanent equitable relief as needed to enforce the terms of said agreement, and (3) modification of the settlement agreement in the manner and within the limits provided in said agreement. Any final order of the superior court issued pursuant to this section may be appealed in accordance with law. Sovereign immunity shall not be a defense to or bar any action, motion, order or relief authorized under this section.
(Dec. Sp. Sess. P.A. 19-1, S. 3.)
History: Dec. Sp. Sess. P.A. 19-1 effective December 19, 2019.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 211c - Hospitals Tax and Nursing Home and Intermediate Care Facility User Fees
Section 12-263p. - Definitions.
Section 12-263s. - Tax credits. Returns. Request for extension of time for payment. Penalties.
Section 12-263u. - Claims for refunds.
Section 12-263v. - Hearings and appeals.
Section 12-263w. - Powers related to inquiry, investigation or hearing.
Section 12-263y. - Prohibitions.
Section 12-263z. - Superior court jurisdiction.
Section 12-263aa. - Determination by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.