OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-1416
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF LONG -TERM CARE
OPTIONS FOR MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
Primary Analyst: LD 4/1/25
Contributing Analyst(s): LG, ES
Reviewer: RW
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 26 $ FY 27 $
Policy & Mgmt., Off. GF - Cost 200,000 None
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
Section 1, which requires the Department of Social Services (DSS) to
rebalance the state's strategic plan for Medicaid long-term services and
supports, has no fiscal impact because it conforms to current practice.
For reference, the rebalanced plan must include (1) increased DSS
outreach to Medicaid beneficiaries who may be eligible for the
Connecticut home-care program for the elderly or home and
community-based care Medicaid waiver programs and (2) DSS -
provided assistance for beneficiaries completing applications for these
programs.
Section 2 results in a one-time cost of $200,000 to the Office of Policy
and Management (OPM) in FY 26 for a consultant. The section requires
the Long-Term Care Planning Committee, which is chaired by OPM, to
study methods for expanding long-term care options for certain
individuals and provide a report on the study by December 1, 2025. The
consultant will be responsible for research and data collection related to
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The Out Years
There is no ongoing fiscal impact because the cost to OPM is for FY 26
only.