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​CT Legislature Expands Disclosure Requirements for Home Care Agencies

6/21/2023

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​On June 5, the Connecticut legislature approved a bill to expand disclosure requirements for home care agencies, such as when a HCA changes service rates or ceases operations. H.B. 6767 concerning licensing and enforcement proposed by the Department of Consumer Protection also requires background checks of certain prospective agency owners.
The HCAOA Connecticut Chapter testified that the original bill was onerous and impractical for HCAs and clients. In March, Chapter leaders met separately with lawmakers and DCP officials about the bill and proposed several changes. The Department agreed to several amendments proposed by HCAOA that were included in sections 18 and 19 of the final bill, Public Act 23-99. The Governor is expected to sign the bill shortly.
 
Beginning Oct. 1, 2023, PA 23-99 requires agencies to give at least 60 days’ written notice to a client before changing rates (unless there is also a change in the level or type of services). If the disclosure is not made, the charge is unenforceable.
 
The bill also requires agencies to:
  • Disclose in writing to a client (or her authorized representative) the full legal name of the caregiver before she enters the client’s home, and
  • Include notice in the contract that the agency must give at least 60 days’ written notice before changing rates.
 
Additionally, with exceptions, at least 10 days before an HCA unilaterally stops providing services to a client, the bill requires the agency to notify the client in writing, explaining how she (1) may transition to alternative care and (2) will be reimbursed for any prepaid services. The notice must also have contact information for the client to get more information from the agency. The bill allows certain exceptions to this requirement.
 
Additionally, the bill requires, before any sale or change in ownership of an agency, each proposed new owner to submit to state and national criminal history records checks. 
1 Comment
Milton Brown
7/1/2023 08:31:27 am

Agencies should form a group that will sue state agencies that create misguided rules that hurt companies.
Do you know Personal Care Services and Care is defined by Office of Inspector General and DSS and list the task of a homemaker companion agency.
If these officies that have a higher authority of state agencies has their definition.
How can CT Department of Consumer Protection create rules and guidance against the definitions.
We need to get the corrupt people out, and have sensible rules in place.
This will start with multiple lawsuits against these agencies. Since there is ample federal funds there need to be a group initiative to stand against their corrupt nature.

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