Connecticut General Statutes Title 17A. Social and Human Services and Resources § 17a-15d. Policy re Social Security disability insurance benefit payments

(a) Not later than January 1, 2023, the Department of Children and Families shall establish a policy concerning the management and expenditure of Social Security disability insurance benefit payments received by, or on behalf of, children and youths in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Children and Families. Such policy shall include, but not be limited to, (1) a requirement that any such payments be deposited into a trust account maintained for the purpose of receiving such deposits, (2) a requirement that records be maintained concerning the total sum and remaining balance of such payments deposited on behalf of each child or youth receiving such payments, and (3) guidelines concerning the management and oversight of such account and permissible and impermissible withdrawals from such account by children or youths or the guardians of such children or youths.

(b) The Department of Children and Families may employ personnel to implement the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) No Social Security disability insurance benefit received by a child or youth in the care and custody of the Commissioner of Children and Families shall be utilized by the Department of Children and Families to offset the cost of such child or youth's care.