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CT SB00229

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Medicaid state plan to ensure spouses of institutionalized persons applying for Medicaid receive the maximum community spouse protected amount as determined under federal law (42 USC 1396r-5).

  • Commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 54 to implement this requirement.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

  • Overrides any conflicting provisions in subsection (g) of section 17b-261 of the general statutes.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Medicaid Long-term Care Coverage For Married Couples.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/01

2/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/23/2012

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