As used in this chapter, "chronic illness" means conditions which require prolonged definitive hospital or restorative care as distinguished from diseases or conditions which may be properly cared for in convalescent, custodial or domiciliary facilities, and "chronic disease hospital" means a hospital operated by the Department of Public Health.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-250
(P.A. 76-139, S. 3; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)