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CT SB00692

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kelly

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Federal veterans' benefits would be excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Connecticut state Medicaid programs

  • Exempted benefits include basic pension, Aid and Attendance, and Housebound benefits

  • Commissioner of Social Services would be authorized to treat these veterans' benefits as unreimbursed medical expenses for income eligibility purposes

  • Amends general statutes to expand Medicaid access for veterans receiving federal benefits

Legislative Description

An Act Exempting Certain Veterans' Benefits From Income When Determining Eligibility For State Medicaid Programs.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs

1/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/28/2021

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