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Adult day providers ask for 10% boost and COLA; committee hears transportation costs threaten access
Summary
Adult day centers told the Aging Committee that transportation—often up to 20–30% of per‑day costs—has become unsustainable under the current $102 daily reimbursement. Providers urged a 10% increase plus annual cost‑of‑living adjustments in HB 5305 to preserve routes and prevent provider closures.
Adult day service advocates and operators told the Aging Committee that transportation is a foundational service for adult day centers and that rising vehicle, insurance, fuel and driver costs are eroding program viability.
Chrissy Scatini (Connecticut Association of Adult Day Services)…
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