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CT HB05442

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes state-administered general assistance program from the payment standard calculation under section 17b-104, effective July 1, 2014
  • Establishes cash assistance amounts: $200/month for unemployable persons, $200/month for transitional persons requiring shelter, and $50/month for transitional persons not requiring shelter
  • Implements asset limits of $250 for individuals and $500 for married couples to qualify for cash assistance
  • Adds annual cost-of-living increases for assistance standards and clarifies eligibility restrictions for persons whose temporary family assistance benefits terminated due to time limits or non-compliance
  • Authorizes the Department of Social Services or Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to pay room and board costs for eligible persons in residential substance abuse treatment facilities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The State-administered General Assistance Program.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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