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CT SB00081
Bill
Status
2/13/2020
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Connecticut Medicaid state plan to permit community spouses of institutionalized spouses to retain the maximum resource amount allowable under 42 USC 1396r-5(f)(2).
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Defines "institutionalized spouse" and "community spouse" by reference to federal law at 42 USC 1396r-5(h).
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Requires the Commissioner to adopt regulations in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 54 to implement the provisions.
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Takes effect upon passage as a new section of Connecticut law.
Legislative Description
An Act Permitting The Community Spouse Of An Institutionalized Medicaid Recipient To Retain The Maximum Amount Of Allowable Assets.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
3/6/2020