Sec. 17b-368. Pilot project for diagnosis, care and treatment of persons with chronic or geriatric mental conditions. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 17b-368. Pilot project for diagnosis, care and treatment of persons with chronic or geriatric mental conditions. On or before July 1, 2004, the Department of Social Services shall, within the limits of available Medicaid funding, implement a pilot project in Greater Hartford with a chronic disease hospital colocated with a skilled nursing facility and with the facilities, medical staff and all necessary personnel for the diagnosis, care and treatment of chronic or geriatric mental conditions that require prolonged hospital or restorative care. For purposes of this section, "chronic disease hospital" means a long-term hospital with facilities, medical staff and all necessary personnel for the diagnosis, care and treatment of chronic physical and geriatric mental health conditions that require prolonged hospital or restorative care.

      (June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3, S. 87.)

      History: June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3 effective August 20, 2003.