康涅狄格州计划限制残疾居民的家庭护理,冒等待时间更长和更多的机构护理的风险。 Connecticut plans to cap home care for disabled residents, risking longer waits and more institutional care.

康涅狄格州州长内德·拉蒙特(Ned Lamont)提议以上限豁免计划取代该州无限制社区第一选择计划,该计划支持为7 000名残疾人提供家庭护理。 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont proposes replacing the state’s unlimited Community First Choice program, which supports home care for 7,000 disabled individuals, with a capped waiver program. 改革的目的是解决费用不断上涨的问题,2025年长期护理开支达到43亿美元,但倡导者警告说,改革可以产生长长的等待名单,限制获得服务的机会,并增加对机构护理的依赖。 The change aims to address rising costs, with long-term care spending reaching $4.3 billion in 2025, but advocates warn it could create long waitlists, limit access, and increase reliance on institutional care. 虽然目前的参与者将保留服务,但未来的申请者可能面临障碍,引起人们对丧失独立性和增加家庭负担的关切。 While current participants would keep services, future applicants may face barriers, sparking concern over loss of independence and increased burden on families.