On or before July 1, 2004, the Department of Social Services shall, within the limits of available Medicaid funding, implement a pilot project in Greater Hartford with a chronic disease hospital colocated with a skilled nursing facility and with the facilities, medical staff and all necessary personnel for the diagnosis, care and treatment of chronic or geriatric mental conditions that require prolonged hospital or restorative care. For purposes of this section, “chronic disease hospital” has the same meaning as provided in section 19a-490.
(June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3, S. 87; P.A. 22-58, S. 8.)
History: June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3 effective August 20, 2003; P.A. 22-58 redefined “chronic disease hospital”.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Section 17b-337. - Long-Term Care Planning Committee. Long-term care plan.
Section 17b-338. - Long-Term Care Advisory Council. Membership. Duties.
Section 17b-342. (Formerly Sec. 17-314b). - Connecticut home-care program for the elderly.
Section 17b-354a. - Judicial enforcement.
Section 17b-362a. - Pharmacy review panel established.
Section 17b-363b. - Reimbursement for pharmacy services for long-term care facilities.
Section 17b-365. - Assisted living services pilot program. Medicaid waiver program.
Section 17b-366. - Assisted living services pilot program. State-funded program.
Section 17b-367. - Information on long-term care options. Web site.
Section 17b-371. - Long-Term Care Reinvestment account. Report.