Connecticut SB00498 establishes penalties for tardy paychecks for personal care attendants and expands public access to state programs.

Connecticut SB00498 mandates that any contract for fiscal intermediary services for self-directed home care programs must include penalties for tardy paychecks of $25 or more, payable to personal care attendants. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services to post quarterly reports on their website detailing payroll processing error rates, penalties levied against fiscal intermediaries, and customer service metrics. Additionally, the bill ensures that communications with the public and employees are accessible and comply with federal regulations.

Connecticut SB00498 establishes penalties for tardy paychecks for personal care attendants and expands public access to state programs.

Connecticut SB00498 mandates that any contract for fiscal intermediary services for self-directed home care programs must include penalties for tardy paychecks of $25 or more, payable to personal care attendants. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services to post quarterly reports on their website detailing payroll processing error rates, penalties levied against fiscal intermediaries, and customer service metrics. Additionally, the bill ensures that communications with the public and employees are accessible and comply with federal regulations.