Katie Beckett Waiver Program. Dissemination of information on program, related resources, provider rates. Annual survey of applicants on waiting list

(a) For purposes of this section and section 3 of public act 25-42*, the “Katie Beckett Waiver Program” means the Medicaid waiver program established pursuant to section 17b-283. Not later than January 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Social Services shall make available on the Internet web site of the Department of Social Services: (1) Information on eligibility criteria for the Katie Beckett Waiver Program, including any income or asset thresholds; (2) A summary of services available under the program; (3) A listing with contact information for family support groups and advocacy groups for children and young adults with severe debilitating diseases or conditions; (4) A listing of other Medicaid waiver programs or Medicaid state plan services that offer services for such children and young adults, including eligibility criteria for such programs; and (5) A listing of private organizations and state programs that may offer funding for home modification or adaptive equipment for persons with disabilities, including a link to the Internet web site of the Department of Aging and Disability Services for information on adaptive equipment purchases pursuant to section 17a-788 or assistive technology loans pursuant to section 17a-795. (b) The Commissioner of Social Services shall include information on eligibility criteria and provider reimbursement rates for the Katie Beckett Waiver Program in Medicaid provider bulletins. (c) The Commissioner of Social Services shall annually administer a survey via electronic mail or mail to applicants who are on the waiting list for the Katie Beckett Waiver Program. The survey shall be designed to allow applicants to confirm or update demographic information and choose to remain on the waiting list or be removed. Applicants who do not respond shall remain on the waiting list.