Privatizating More Social Services Could Save Connecticut Up To $1.2 Billion Over Five Years

The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) could save up to $1.2 billion over five years by privatizing more state-operated facilities and services, according to an estimate developed by Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance. The bulk of the savings, $600 million, was projected to come from privatizing DDS residential services. Another $408 million was projected to come from privatizing DMHAS local mental health authority services. The remaining $235 million was projected to come from privatizing case management (and reducing overtime) at DDS, DMHAS, and the Department of Children and Families . . .