Connecticut SB00401 establishes a bridge program to provide food, housing, and health care benefits to vulnerable persons.

Connecticut SB00401 creates a bridge program to offer state-funded medical assistance, nutrition assistance, supportive housing, and employment assistance to vulnerable persons. These include veterans, homeless persons, adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, young adults aging out of the foster care system, and persons aged fifty-five to sixty-four at risk of losing Medicaid and supplemental benefits. The program will supplement current job support programs and recommend long-term housing solutions, including an inventory of state-owned property for renovation and repurposing.

Connecticut SB00401 establishes a bridge program to provide food, housing, and health care benefits to vulnerable persons.

Connecticut SB00401 creates a bridge program to offer state-funded medical assistance, nutrition assistance, supportive housing, and employment assistance to vulnerable persons. These include veterans, homeless persons, adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, young adults aging out of the foster care system, and persons aged fifty-five to sixty-four at risk of losing Medicaid and supplemental benefits. The program will supplement current job support programs and recommend long-term housing solutions, including an inventory of state-owned property for renovation and repurposing.