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HB 6487

AN ACT REQUIRING THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut auditors must review costs of public and private services for individuals with intellectual disabilities to identify spending patterns and comparative efficiencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 6487

Legislative bill overview

HB 6487 directs Connecticut's Auditors of Public Accounts and Office of Policy and Management to conduct a comprehensive cost review of services provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities, covering both public and private sector provision. The bill requires these agencies to analyze spending patterns, service delivery mechanisms, and comparative costs across different service providers.

Why is this important

Individuals with intellectual disabilities often require substantial public funding for residential, educational, employment, and healthcare services. This cost review could identify efficiency gaps, prevent wasteful spending, and inform future budget allocations—potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in state spending and service quality for a vulnerable population.

Potential points of contention

  • Service quality vs. cost-cutting concerns: Families and disability advocates may worry that cost-reduction findings could lead to service cuts rather than efficiency improvements, affecting care quality and access
  • Private sector sensitivity: Private providers delivering services under contract may resist scrutiny if the review is perceived as pretext for shifting services to cheaper public providers or reducing reimbursement rates
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which services are included, review timelines, or whether recommendations are binding—potentially limiting practical impact or creating uncertainty for service providers

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

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