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CT SB00755

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kelly

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Title 17b to exclude all veterans' benefits from income calculations used to determine Medicaid eligibility for veterans
  • Applies to any individual meeting the definition of "veteran" under Connecticut General Statutes Section 27-103
  • Requires veterans' benefits to be disregarded when assessing whether a veteran qualifies for state Medicaid program assistance
  • Introduced by Senator Kelly (21st District) and referred to the Committee on Human Services during the January 2019 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Veterans' Benefits In Medicaid Eligibility Determinations.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/29/2019

Full Bill Text

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