Healthcare for Seniors
The House has voted to enhance healthcare services for Connecticut's seniors, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the well-being of our aging population.
The bill:
- Increases access for vital biomarker testing
- Requires nursing homes to consider proximity to family members in any transfer of a resident
- Enhances safety with improved background checks for all nursing home employees
- Establishes a task force to address the specific needs of seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
The measure now moves to the Senate. If it passes there and Governor Lamont signs it into law, the legislation would take effect in January.