Sec. 19a-694. Managed residential communities. Operational requirements.
Sec. 19a-693. Definitions. As used in this section and sections 19a-694 to 19a-701, inclusive:
(1) “Activities of daily living” means activities or tasks that are essential for a person's healthful and safe existence, including, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, transfers, bowel and bladder care, laundry, communication, self-administration of medication and ambulation.
(2) “Assisted living services” means nursing services and assistance with activities of daily living provided to residents living within (A) a managed residential community having supportive services that encourage persons primarily fifty-five years of age or older to maintain a maximum level of independence, or (B) an elderly housing complex receiving assistance and funding through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assisted Living Conversion Program.
(3) “Assisted living services agency” means an entity, licensed by the Department of Public Health pursuant to chapter 368v that provides, among other things, nursing services and assistance with activities of daily living to a population that is chronic and stable.
(4) “Managed residential community” means a for-profit or not-for-profit facility consisting of private residential units that provides a managed group living environment consisting of housing and services for persons who are primarily fifty-five years of age or older. “Managed residential community” does not include any state-funded congregate housing facilities.
(5) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.
(6) “Family council” means an independent, self-determining group of family members and friends who (A) advocate for the needs and interests of the residents of a managed residential community that offers assisted living services, and (B) facilitate open communication between the managed residential community administration, the residents and family and friends of the residents.
(7) “Private residential unit” means a private living environment designed for use and occupancy by a resident within a managed residential community that includes a full bathroom and access to facilities and equipment for the preparation and storage of food.
(8) “Resident” means a person residing in a private residential unit of a managed residential community pursuant to the terms of a written agreement for occupancy of such unit.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-2, S. 30; P.A. 08-184, S. 27; P.A. 22-58, S. 53; P.A. 23-48, S. 4.)
History: P.A. 08-184 made a technical change in Subdiv. (1); P.A. 22-58 redefined “assisted living services” in Subdiv. (2), effective July 1, 2022; P.A. 23-48 added new Subdiv. (6) defining “family council” and redesignated existing Subdivs. (6) and (7) as Subdivs. (7) and (8).
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Sec. 19a-694. Managed residential communities. Operational requirements. (a) All managed residential communities operating in the state shall:
(1) Provide a written residency agreement to each resident in accordance with section 19a-700;
(2) Afford residents the ability to access services provided by an assisted living services agency. Such services shall be provided in accordance with a service plan developed in accordance with section 19a-699;
(3) Upon the request of a resident, arrange, in conjunction with the assisted living services agency, for the provision of ancillary medical services on behalf of a resident, including physician and dental services, pharmacy services, restorative physical therapies, podiatry services, hospice care and home health agency services, provided the ancillary medical services are not administered by employees of the managed residential community, unless the resident chooses to receive such services;
(4) Provide a formally established security program for the protection and safety of residents that is designed to protect residents from intruders;
(5) Afford residents the rights and privileges guaranteed under title 47a;
(6) Comply with the provisions of subsection (c) of section 19-13-D105 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies;
(7) Assist a resident who has a long-term care insurance policy with preparing and submitting claims for benefits to the insurer, provided such resident has executed a written authorization requesting and directing the insurer to (A) disclose information to the managed residential community relevant to such resident's eligibility for an insurance benefit or payment, and (B) provide a copy of the acceptance or declination of a claim for benefits to the managed residential community at the same time such acceptance or declination is made to such resident; and
(8) On or before January 1, 2024, encourage and assist in the establishment of a family council in managed residential communities offering assisted living services. Such family council shall not allow a family member or friend of a resident who is not a resident of a dementia special care unit to participate in the family council without the consent of such resident.
(b) No managed residential community shall control or manage the financial affairs or personal property of any resident, except as provided for in subdivision (7) of subsection (a) of this section.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-2, S. 31; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 42; P.A. 10-127, S. 1; P.A. 23-48, S. 5.)
History: Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting former Subdiv. (7) re managed residential communities subject to oversight and regulation by Department of Public Health and making corresponding technical changes, effective October 6, 2009; P.A. 10-127 amended Subsec. (a) by inserting Subdiv. (7) re assisting resident with preparing and submitting claims for benefits under long-term care insurance policy and amended Subsec. (b) by adding exception re Subsec. (a)(7), effective July 1, 2010; P.A. 23-48 amended Subsec. (a) by adding Subdiv. (8) re establishment of family councils in managed residential communities offering assisted living services and made technical and conforming changes.
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