Human Services Public Hearing

Connecticut General Assembly Human Services Committee · March 18, 2026

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Public commenter: staffing and reimbursement squeeze

Public Comment

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Anonymous speaker opens public comment saying VA and Medicare payments exist but providers are struggling to attract and retain staff because reimbursements are too low; urged elected officials to help preserve access to care.

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Public hearing of the Connecticut General Assembly Human Services Committee on bills including SB497 (SNAP/Husky protections), SB498 (protections for personal care attendants' pay), HB5561 (Medicaid rate increases) and related measures; dozens of providers, caregivers and advocacy groups testified about unpaid PCA paychecks, low Medicaid reimbursement, and risks to access to care.

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