OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
Legislative Office Building, Room 5200
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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sSB-244
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF
EXPANDING ACCESS TO RESPITE SERVICES BY PURSUING A
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT BENEFIT THROUGH A MEDICAID
DEMONSTRATION WAIVER.
Primary Analyst: LD 3/25/24
Contributing Analyst(s): ES
Reviewer: RW
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill, which requires the Department of Social Services (DSS) to
conduct a study on the feasibility of pursuing a family caregiver support
benefit through a Medicaid demonstration waiver, does not result in a
fiscal impact because DSS has the expertise necessary to meet the
requirements of the bill.
The Out Years
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None