CT SB00264

Commissioner of Social Services must amend Medicaid state plan by December 31, 2022, to permit deductions from applied income for conservator compensation (minimum $90/month or court-approved amount, whichever is higher), Probate Court filing fees and expenses, probate bond premiums, and other fiduciary expenses approved by Probate Court.

Deductions apply to conservator expenses incurred on or after October 1, 2022, or the Medicaid state plan amendment approval date, whichever is later.

Commissioner must calculate annually by December 31, 2023, and thereafter the total amount deducted for conservator costs during the preceding fiscal year and report to Probate Court Administrator, who must transfer one-half of that amount from the Probate Court Administration Fund to the Department of Social Services within 30 days.

Conservator compensation, fiduciary fees, or expenses approved by Probate Court and paid by Medicaid applicants or recipients shall not be treated as improper asset transfers for Medicaid eligibility purposes if documentation of payment and services rendered is provided.

Minimum conservator compensation for state-supported individuals is increased from $50 to $90 for any accounting period of at least one year, and Probate Court may authorize additional reasonable compensation for extraordinary services.