Bill Summary: HB 5310

• Eliminates Connecticut's state-only recovery of public assistance payments from beneficiaries effective July 1, 2020, limiting recovery to amounts required under federal law.

• Requires release of any liens or claims filed before July 1, 2020, on cash assistance or medical assistance if recovery is not mandated by federal law.

• Maintains state recovery authority only for institutional care costs, correctional institution costs, and assistance recovery required under federal Medicaid law.

• Applies to aid to families with dependent children, state supplement program, temporary family assistance, state-administered general assistance, and medical assistance programs.

• Preserves existing liability protections for recipients under 18 years old and exempts household goods, homes used as primary residences, and certain settlement proceeds from state claims.