Access Services

Legislatures are working to remove barriers for seniors, patients, and residents seeking essential health, legal, and public services.

The 51 closest matches, grouped by what they would change.

• Improving health care access

  Increase Medicaid coverage and provider availability for mental, physical, and substance use care.

  13 bills · 1 became law

  • An act equalizing adult access to medicaidConnecticut · HB 5197Introduced
  • An act concerning medicaid provider rates and access to careConnecticut · HB 5083Introduced
  • An act expanding access to in-home counselingConnecticut · HB 5334Introduced

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• Expanding elder care access

  Broaden state-funded home care and respite programs for seniors and Alzheimer's patients.

  9 bills

  • An act concerning expanding access to state-funded assisted living servicesConnecticut · SB 986Introduced
  • An act expanding access to the connecticut home-care program for the elderlyConnecticut · SB 76Introduced
  • An act expanding access to the state-funded connecticut home-care program for the elderlyConnecticut · SB 57Introduced

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• Removing service barriers

  Translate forms and provide legal aid so everyone can access public and court services.

  6 bills

  • An act expanding access to public defender servicesConnecticut · SB 1230Introduced
  • An act expanding access to public defender servicesConnecticut · SB 144Introduced
  • An act requiring state and local government and state contractors to ensure individuals with limited english proficiency are able to access public servicesConnecticut · SB 955Committee hearing

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• Broadening disability access

  Ensure blind, deaf, and disabled residents can access public information and entertainment.

  2 bills

  • An act expanding access by hearing impaired persons to movie theatersConnecticut · SB 140Introduced
  • An act concerning access by blind and visually impaired persons to public informationConnecticut · HB 7031Introduced

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