CT SB00158

Increases annual income eligibility threshold from $41,000 to $51,000 and liquid asset limit from $109,000 to $120,000 for program participation, effective July 1, 2018

Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to increase income and asset eligibility criteria annually beginning July 1, 2019 to reflect Social Security cost of living adjustments

Maintains existing service limits of $3,500 per fiscal year with option for commissioner to approve up to $7,500 for participants demonstrating additional need

Removes requirement that the program operate "within available appropriations," making it a mandated program

Allows Commissioner to allocate funds exceeding $500,000 among five area agencies on aging based on demonstrated need