Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources
120 - Medical Expense Subsidy for Adoptive Parents
Section 17a-120-7 - Annual review of the subsidy

(1) The adoptive parent(s) shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the condition which caused the child to be certified as handicapped or a related condition continues to exist or has reoccurred since the time of the last review.

(2) The adoptive parent(s) shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the child continues to qualify as a legal dependent.

(3) If the Department determines that the subsidy should be reduced or terminated, the adoptive parents shall be notified in writing of their right to request a hearing before the Adoption Subsidy Review Board. The notification shall state that adoptive parents disagreeing with such planned action will be given a hearing provided a written request for a hearing is received by the Department (505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106) within 15 days from the date the Department mails the notification.

(4) If such a hearing is requested, the adopting parents shall be given a hearing at least 30 days prior to the anticipated effective date of such action.

(5) The subsidy shall continue without modifications until the final decision of the Adoption Subsidy Review Board.