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CT SB00234

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Social Services shall amend the Medicaid state plan to permit a community spouse of an institutionalized spouse to retain the maximum community spouse resource allowable under 42 USC 1396r-5(f)(2).

  • Defines "institutionalized spouse" and "community spouse" according to federal Medicaid regulations in 42 USC 1396r-5(h).

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

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

An Act Permitting A Community Spouse Of An Institutionalized Spouse To Retain The Maximum Amount Of Allowable Assets.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/15/2018
Select Committee on Aging2/23/2018

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