CT SB00258

Commissioner of Social Services must amend the Medicaid state plan by December 31, 2018 to allow deductions for conservator compensation approved by Probate Court, Probate Court filing fees and expenses, probate bond premiums, and other fiduciary expenses approved by Probate Court.

Medicaid applicants and recipients may deduct probate-related expenses as qualified deductions under federal law when calculating applied income for Medicaid eligibility purposes.

Probate Court-approved conservator and fiduciary fees paid for services rendered shall not be treated as improper asset transfers for purposes of obtaining Medicaid eligibility.

Changes take effect upon passage and amend section 17b-261(d) of the general statutes.