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CT Gen Stat § 17b-458. (Formerly Sec. 17a-438) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-458. (Formerly Sec. 17a-438) - Periodic review of cases in which protective services are provided. Consent to continuation of services.

 Subsequent to the authorization for the provision of reasonable and necessary protective services, the Department of Social Services shall initiate a review of each case within ninety days, to determine whether continuation of, or modification in, the services provided is warranted. A decision to continue the provision of such services should be made in concert with appropriate personnel from other involved state and local groups, agencies and departments, and shall comply with the consent provisions of sections 17b-450 to 17b-461, inclusive. Reevaluations of each such case shall be made every ninety days thereafter.(P.A. 77-613, S. 9, 15; 77-614, S. 521, 587, 610; P.A. 78-303, S. 85, 136; P.A. 87-132, S. 2; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87; P.A. 95-160, S. 23, 69; P.A. 96-139, S. 12, 13.)History: P.A. 77-614 and P.A. 78-303 replaced department of social services with department of human resources, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 87-132 changed the time for the initiation of a review from 45 to 90 days; Sec. 46a-22 transferred to Sec. 17a-438 in 1991; P.A. 93-262 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of social services for commissioner and department of human resources, effective July 1, 1993; Sec. 17a-438 transferred to Sec. 17b-458 in 1995; P.A. 95-160 deleted a provision requiring the department to advise the regional ombudsman of decisions relating to the continuation of protective services for each elderly person, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 96-139 changed effective date of P.A. 95-160 but without affecting this section.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-459. (Formerly Sec. 17a-439) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-459. (Formerly Sec. 17a-439) - Payment for protective services. Procedures when elderly person unable to pay.

 Concurrent with the implementation of any protective services, an evaluation shall be undertaken by the Department of Social Services, pursuant to regulations that shall be adopted by the Commissioner of Social Services, in accordance with chapter 54, regarding the elderly person's financial capability for paying for the protective services. If the elderly person is so able, procedures for the reimbursement for the costs of providing the needed protective services shall be initiated. If it is determined that the elderly person is not financially capable of paying for such needed services, the services shall be provided in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Commissioner of Social Services for the provision of welfare benefits under such circumstances.(P.A. 77-613, S. 10, 15; 77-614, S. 521, 587, 610; P.A. 78-303, S. 85, 136; P.A. 80-30, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87; P.A. 15-233, S. 7.)History: P.A. 77-614 and P.A. 78-303 replaced commissioner and department of social services with commissioner and department of human resources, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 80-30 made minor wording changes and made initiation of procedures for reimbursement of costs mandatory if person is able to pay, substituting “shall” for “should”; Sec. 46a-23 transferred to Sec. 17a-439 in 1991; P.A. 93-262 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of social services for commissioner and department of human resources, effective July 1, 1993; Sec. 17a-439 transferred to Sec. 17b-459 in 1995; P.A. 15-233 changed “person” to “elderly person” and made a technical change, effective July 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-459a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-459a - Strategic plan to incorporate national standards.

 (a) For purposes of this section:(1) “Administration for Community Living” or “ACL” means the organization created by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to facilitate the independence, well-being and health of adults sixty years of age and older, persons with disabilities of all ages and their families and caregivers.(2) “National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System” means the national data reporting and collection system designed to provide consistent, accurate national data on the exploitation and abuse of adults sixty years of age and older and adults with disabilities, as reported to state adult protective services departments nationwide.(3) “Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State Adult Protective Services” means national guidelines developed by the ACL that state adult protective services departments may adopt to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment.(b) The Commissioner of Social Services shall develop a strategic plan to (1) incorporate the ACL's Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State Adult Protective Services into protective services for adults sixty years of age and older offered in the state, and (2) align state data collection with the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System. Not later than July 1, 2017, the Commissioner of Social Services shall submit the plan, that shall include, but need not be limited to, recommendations for changes in state law, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging and human services.(P.A. 16-149, S. 1.)History: P.A. 16-149 effective July 1, 2016.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-460. (Formerly Sec. 17a-440) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-460. (Formerly Sec. 17a-440) - Referral for criminal investigation or proceedings.

 If, as a result of any investigation initiated under the provisions of sections 17b-450 to 17b-461, inclusive, a determination is made that a caregiver or other person has abused, neglected, exploited or abandoned an elderly person, such information shall be referred in writing to the Chief State's Attorney or the Chief State's Attorney's designee who shall conduct such further investigation, if any, as deemed necessary and shall determine whether criminal proceedings should be initiated against such caregiver or other person, in accordance with applicable state law.(P.A. 77-613, S. 11, 15; P.A. 03-267, S. 4; 03-278, S. 68; P.A. 15-233, S. 8.)History: Sec. 46a-24 transferred to Sec. 17a-440 in 1991; Sec. 17a-440 transferred to Sec. 17b-460 in 1995; P.A. 03-267 replaced “the appropriate office of the state's attorney” with “the Chief State's Attorney or the Chief State's Attorney's designee” as the recipient of the referral and the party responsible for conducting any further investigation and determining if criminal proceedings should be initiated and made technical changes; P.A. 03-278 made technical changes, effective July 9, 2003; P.A. 15-233 changed “caretaker” to “caregiver”, effective July 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-461. (Formerly Sec. 17a-441) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-461. (Formerly Sec. 17a-441) - Regulations.

 Regulations shall be promulgated by the Commissioner of Social Services to carry out the provisions of sections 17b-450 to 17b-461, inclusive.(P.A. 77-613, S. 12, 15; 77-614, S. 521, 587, 610; P.A. 78-303, S. 85, 136; P.A. 93-262, S. 53, 87.)History: P.A. 77-614 and P.A. 78-303 replaced commissioner of social services with commissioner of human resources, effective January 1, 1979; Sec. 46a-25 transferred to Sec. 17a-441 in 1991; P.A. 93-262 replaced reference to commissioners of human resources and aging with commissioner of social services, effective July 1, 1993; Sec. 17a-441 transferred to Sec. 17b-461 in 1995.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-462 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-462 - Cause of action by elderly victim. Civil attachment jurisdiction.

 (a) An elderly person who has been the victim of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment, as such terms are defined in section 17b-450, may have a cause of action against any perpetrator and may recover actual and punitive damages for such abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment together with costs and a reasonable attorney's fee. The action may be brought by the elderly person, or the elderly person's guardian or conservator, by a person or organization acting on behalf of the elderly person with the consent of such elderly person or the elderly person's guardian or conservator, or by the personal representative of the estate of a deceased elderly victim.(b) In any action to recover damages based upon a claim of exploitation, as defined in section 17b-450, the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to render an order pursuant to chapter 904 prohibiting the defendant from transferring, depleting or otherwise alienating or diminishing any funds, assets or property.(c) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this section, no cause of action for neglect or abandonment may be brought against any person who has no contractual obligation to provide care to an elderly person unless such neglect was wilful or criminal.(P.A. 15-236, S. 3.)
CT Gen Stat § 17b-463 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-463 - Mandatory training for financial agents in detecting fraud, exploitation and financial abuse of elderly persons.

 (a) For purposes of this section, “financial agent” means an officer or employee of a financial institution, as defined in section 32-350, who (1) has direct contact with an elderly person within the officer's or employee's scope of employment or professional practice, or (2) reviews or approves an elderly person's financial documents, records or transactions.(b) A financial agent shall participate in mandatory training to detect potential fraud, exploitation and financial abuse of elderly persons, including utilizing the resources available on the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity portal established pursuant to section 17b-463a. All financial agents shall complete such training within six months from availability of training resources on the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity web portal, or within the first six months of their employment, if later.(P.A. 15-236, S. 6; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 16-3, S. 155; P.A. 19-117, S. 127.)History: May Sp. Sess. P.A. 16-3 amended Subsec. (b) by replacing “Commission on Aging” with “Commission on Women, Children and Seniors”, effective July 1, 2016; P.A. 19-117 amended Subsec. (b) by replacing “Commission on Women, Children and Seniors” with “Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity”, effective July 1, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-463a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly|Section 17b-463a - Forum, clearing house and portal for training resources re best practices for detecting fraud, exploitation and financial abuse.

 The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity shall establish a forum and clearing house for best practices and free training resources to help financial institutions and financial agents detect potential fraud, exploitation and financial abuse. Not later than January 1, 2017, the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity shall establish a single portal for training resources and materials.(P.A. 15-236, S. 5; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 16-3, S. 171; P.A. 19-117, S. 128.)History: May Sp. Sess. P.A. 16-3 deleted former Subsecs. (a) and (b) re study and report re best practices for reporting and identification of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment of elderly persons, deleted Subsec. (c) designator, replaced “Commission on Aging” with “Commission on Women, Children and Seniors” and replaced “July 1, 2016” with “July 1, 2017”, effective July 1, 2016; P.A. 19-117 replaced “Commission on Women, Children and Seniors” with “Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity”, effective July 1, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-490. (Formerly Sec. 17a-340) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-490. (Formerly Sec. 17a-340) - Definitions.

 Section 17b-490 is repealed, effective January 1, 2014.(P.A. 85-573, S. 3, 18; P.A. 87-3, S. 1, 9; 87-12, S. 1, 2; 87-267, S. 3; 87-589, S. 11, 87; P.A. 90-89, S. 1; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-8, S. 45, 63; P.A. 92-196, S. 1, 4; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-5, S. 1, 30; P.A. 05-280, S. 14, 20; P.A. 06-188, S. 11; P.A. 11-44, S. 88; 11-51, S. 134; P.A. 13-234, S. 156.)
CT Gen Stat § 17b-491. (Formerly Sec. 17a-342) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-491. (Formerly Sec. 17a-342) - Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Copayments. Reimbursement of prescriptions based on price paid by pharmacy and actual package size. Rebates and utilization review required for participating pharmaceutical manufacturers. Contracts for supplemental rebates.

 Section 17b-491 is repealed, effective January 1, 2014.(P.A. 85-573, S. 6, 18; P.A. 87-3, S. 3, 9; S.A. 90-18, S. 18, 32; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-8, S. 46, 63; P.A. 92-196, S. 2, 4; P.A. 93-80, S. 51, 67; 93-262, S. 1, 87; 93-418, S. 36, 41; P.A. 95-351, S. 19, 30; June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-2, S. 132, 165; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 00-2, S. 40, 44, 53; May 9 Sp. Sess. P.A. 02-7, S. 15; P.A. 03-2, S. 14; P.A. 04-16, S. 17; 04-104, S. 1; P.A. 05-280, S. 21; P.A. 07-217, S. 75; P.A. 08-1, S. 1; P.A. 09-14, S. 1; P.A. 11-44, S. 142; P.A. 13-234, S. 156.)
CT Gen Stat § 17b-491b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-491b - Reimbursement formula for drugs used to treat hemophilia A.

 The maximum allowable cost paid for antihemophilic Factor VII, VIII, IX and X products under the Medicaid program shall be the actual acquisition cost as reflected on the manufacturer's invoice plus eight per cent plus the professional dispensing fee established for covered outpatient drugs.(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 00-2, S. 35, 53; P.A. 04-76, S. 22; P.A. 11-44, S. 131; P.A. 13-234, S. 100; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2, S. 200.)History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 00-2 effective July 1, 2000; P.A. 04-76 deleted reference to “general assistance”; P.A. 11-44 deleted “state-administered general assistance”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 13-234 deleted reference to ConnPACE program, effective January 1, 2014; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 deleted provision re Factor VIII pharmaceuticals, added “antihemophilic Factor VII, VIII, IX and X products”, added reference to manufacturer's invoice re acquisition cost and added “plus the professional dispensing fee established for covered outpatient drugs”, effective October 31, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-492. (Formerly Sec. 17a-343) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-492. (Formerly Sec. 17a-343) - Eligibility. Application period. Registration fee. ConnPACE program requirements. Payment for original and replacement prescriptions. Application prior to exhausting coverage. Regulations.

 Section 17b-492 is repealed, effective January 1, 2014.(P.A. 85-573, S. 7, 18; P.A. 87-3, S. 4, 9; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 91-8, S. 47, 63; P.A. 92-196, S. 3, 4; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87; P.A. 95-160, S. 1, 69; P.A. 96-139, S. 12, 13; June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-2, S. 128, 165; P.A. 98-194, S. 1, 2; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-2, S. 22, 69; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 01-9, S. 129, 131; May 9 Sp. Sess. P.A. 02-7, S. 16; P.A. 03-2, S. 15; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3, S. 58; P.A. 04-6, S. 1; 04-101, S. 2; 04-104, S. 2; 04-258, S. 12; P.A. 05-280, S. 22; Nov. 2 Sp. Sess. P.A. 05-2, S. 3, 4; Nov. 2 Sp. Sess. P.A. 05-3, S. 2; P.A. 09-2, S. 15; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-5, S. 33, 47; P.A. 10-26, S. 4; 10-179, S. 59; P.A. 11-44, S. 89; P.A. 12-208, S. 4; P.A. 13-234, S. 156.)
CT Gen Stat § 17b-492a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-492a - Participating pharmacy. Requirements.

 Section 17b-492a is repealed, effective July 1, 2011.(P.A. 04-6, S. 2; P.A. 11-44, S. 178.)
CT Gen Stat § 17b-492b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-492b - Authority of Commissioner of Developmental Services with respect to the Medicare Part D program.

 The Commissioner of Developmental Services, or the commissioner's designee, may be the authorized representative of an applicant or recipient of services provided by the Department of Developmental Services for the purpose of submitting an application to the Social Security Administration to obtain the low income subsidy benefit provided under Public Law 108-173, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. As the authorized representative for this purpose, the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, may also sign required forms and enroll the applicant or recipient in a Medicare Part D plan on the applicant's or recipient's behalf. The applicant or recipient shall have the opportunity to select a Medicare Part D plan and shall be notified of such opportunity by the commissioner. In the event that such applicant or recipient does not select a Medicare Part D plan within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the commissioner, the department shall enroll the applicant or recipient in a Medicare Part D plan designated by the commissioner in accordance with said act. The applicant or recipient shall appoint the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, as such applicant's or recipient's authorized representative for the purpose of appealing any denial of Medicare Part D benefits and for any other purpose allowed under said act and deemed necessary by the commissioner.(P.A. 05-280, S. 28; P.A. 07-73, S. 2(a), (b).)History: P.A. 05-280 effective July 1, 2005; pursuant to P.A. 07-73 “Commissioner of Mental Retardation” and “Department of Mental Retardation” were changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Developmental Services” and “Department of Developmental Services”, effective October 1, 2007.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-492c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-492c - Authority of Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services with respect to the Medicare Part D program.

 (a) The Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services, or the commissioner's designee, may be the authorized representative of an applicant or recipient of services provided by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the purpose of submitting an application to the Social Security Administration to obtain the low income subsidy benefit provided under Public Law 108-173, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. As the authorized representative for this purpose, the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, may also sign required forms and enroll the applicant or recipient in a Medicare Part D plan on the applicant's or recipient's behalf. The applicant or recipient shall have the opportunity to select a Medicare Part D plan and shall be notified of such opportunity by the commissioner. In the event that such applicant or recipient does not select a Medicare Part D plan within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the commissioner, the department shall enroll the applicant or recipient in a Medicare Part D plan designated by the commissioner in accordance with said act. The applicant or recipient shall appoint the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, as such applicant's or recipient's authorized representative for the purpose of appealing any denial of Medicare Part D benefits and for any other purpose allowed under said act and deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4a-12, the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services, after consultation with the Commissioner of Administrative Services, may (1) bill or enter into a contract with a private entity to bill for prescriptions under the Medicare Part D program, and (2) enter into agreements and other contractual arrangements, including negotiated reimbursement rates for Medicare Part D plans, for the support of persons aided, cared for or treated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.(P.A. 05-280, S. 29; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 53.)History: P.A. 05-280 effective July 1, 2005; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 designated existing provisions as Subsec. (a) and added Subsec. (b) re authority of Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to bill for prescriptions under Medicare Part D program and enter into agreements and other contractual arrangements, including negotiated reimbursement rates for Medicare Part D plans, for support of persons assisted by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, effective October 6, 2009.
CT Gen Stat § 17b-492d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-492d - Council to advise on implementation of Medicare Part D program. Duties. Membership. Annual report.

 Section 17b-492d is repealed, effective October 5, 2009.(P.A. 06-170, S. 1; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-5, S. 89.)
CT Gen Stat § 17b-499 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 17b - Social Services|Chapter 319ff - Prescription Drug Assistance|Section 17b-499 - Pharmacy outreach program: Definitions.

 As used in this section and section 17b-499a:(1) “Eligible person” means any person who is a resident of Connecticut at the time such person files an application for prescription medications or nonprescription medications with a participating manufacturer;(2) “Department” means the Department of Social Services;(3) “Participating manufacturer” means a pharmaceutical manufacturer that offers prescription medications or nonprescription medications at a reduced cost or at no cost to persons pursuant to a voluntary drug assistance program established by such manufacturer;(4) “Prescription medications” means prescription drugs that have been approved as safe and effective by the federal Food and Drug Administration or that are otherwise legally marketed and manufactured in the United States and manufactured and offered by pharmaceutical companies.(P.A. 05-269, S. 1.)History: P.A. 05-269 effective July 13, 2005.