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SB 1395

AN ACT ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FOR LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO STUDY THE DESIGNATION OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITALS.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut bill establishes state licensure for long-term acute care hospitals and mandates public health study on designating post-acute care facilities to create regulatory oversight and improve quality standards.

FILE NO. 579
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Bill Summary · SB 1395

Legislative bill overview

SB 1395 establishes a new licensure framework for long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) in Connecticut and mandates the Department of Public Health to conduct a comprehensive study on designating long-term care facilities and chronic disease hospitals. The bill creates regulatory oversight for a healthcare sector that previously operated without specific state licensure requirements.

Why is this important

LTACHs serve patients requiring extended hospitalization for complex medical conditions, representing a critical gap in Connecticut's healthcare continuum between acute hospitals and nursing facilities. Establishing licensure creates quality standards, patient protections, and data collection mechanisms while the mandated study could reshape how the state funds and regulates post-acute care services—potentially affecting hundreds of facilities and thousands of patients statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. quality: Healthcare providers may argue that new licensure requirements increase administrative costs and compliance complexity, while patient advocates will contend that oversight is necessary to prevent substandard care in an underregulated sector
  • Study scope and cost: The dual requirement for licensure plus a broader study could create uncertainty about future regulatory changes, potentially deterring investment in LTACH infrastructure while state agencies absorb study costs
  • Facility reclassification risk: Long-term care facilities and chronic disease hospitals may face operational disruptions or reclassification based on study findings, affecting staffing models, reimbursement rates, and access to care in vulnerable communities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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