Professional Insights

CT Home Care Agencies: Prepare Now for New Training Law

06/16/2026

By Guy Tommasi, Jr., CEO and Partner

June 2026

Beginning in 2027, Connecticut’s new homemaker-companion training requirements will fundamentally change how agencies onboard, educate, document, and retain caregivers. Forward-looking agencies should start preparing now — not only to ensure compliance, but to strengthen quality of care and workforce stability.

Public Act 26-50 requires agencies to provide at least eight hours of paid annual training, maintain detailed documentation, track exemptions, and ensure that employees complete required topics within strict timelines. Home care agencies will also need to verify training histories every two years and maintain records that can withstand regulatory review.

For many providers, the biggest challenge will not be the training itself — it will be implementing compliance across recruiting, scheduling, HR, and regulatory oversight. Agencies that wait until late 2026 to build these systems may find themselves scrambling to meet attestation deadlines and documentation requirements.

This is why preparation should begin now.

While agencies should consult legal counsel, when necessary, Corcoran Consulting can help.

Agencies that approach the new law proactively will gain a competitive advantage. It expressly allows agencies to advertise compliance with state-mandated training standards, which means training will become both a regulatory requirement and a market differentiator for families seeking trusted care. Maintaining compliance with the law amid expected strict enforcement is critical.

Equally important, these requirements support better outcomes for clients.

Training in abuse prevention, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, communication, and recognizing changes in condition can improve client safety, reduce avoidable incidents, and elevate professionalism across the industry.

One challenge will be timing. Implementation of the new law occurs in stages and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection-approved list of trainings is not required to be developed until October 1, 2026. Meanwhile, Corcoran can help agencies anticipate the expected training to prepare for other timeframes and enforcement.

The new law represents one of the most significant requirements for agencies in years. It also presents an opportunity for HCAs to distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive environment.

Agencies that invest early in infrastructure, education and compliance planning will be best positioned to succeed when the law takes effect in January 2027.

If you would like to learn more about how Corcoran can help you with the steps necessary to be compliant, we would be happy to have a no-obligation, confidential conversation.

Simply reach out to info@corcoranconsultants.com to set up a complimentary 30-minute chat.