Section 17a-861 - (Formerly Sec. 17b-251). Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care: Outreach program establishedThe Office of Policy and Management shall establish an outreach program to educate consumers as to:
(1) The need for long-term care;(2) mechanisms for financing such care;(3) the availability of long-term care insurance; and(4) the asset protection provided under sections 17b-252 to 17b-254, inclusive, and 38a-475. The Office of Policy and Management shall provide public information to assist individuals in choosing appropriate insurance coverage.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-861
(P.A. 89-352, S. 4, 6; P.A. 93-262 , S. 1 , 87 ; P.A. 13-125 , S. 8 ; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 , S. 307 ; P.A. 18-169 , S. 31 .)
Amended by P.A. 23-0204,S. 290 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2023 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2023.Section 17b-251 was transferred to section 17a-861 in 2023.Amended by P.A. 19-0157, S. 59 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2019 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by P.A. 18-0169, S. 31 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2018 Regular Session, eff. 6/14/2018.Amended by P.A. 17-0002, S. 307 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2017 Special Session, eff. 10/31/2017. See Sec. 17b-252 re overview of program. See Sec. 17b-253 re amendments to Medicaid regulations and state plan, and regulations re determining eligibility of applicants for Medicaid and coverage requirements for long-term care benefits. See Sec. 17b-254 re foundation funds and federal approval and report to General Assembly. See Sec. 38a-475 re precertification of long-term care insurance policies.