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CT HB06184

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Kupchick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the General Statutes to modify Medicaid regulations for spouses of institutionalized persons
  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Medicaid state plan to allow community spouses to retain the maximum amount of resources permitted under federal law
  • Enables spouses of nursing home residents to maintain financial independence and continue living in the community longer without impoverishment due to a spouse's institutionalization

Legislative Description

An Act Providing Support To Spouses Of Nursing Home Residents.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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