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CT HB05773

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mary Mushinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 17b of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to synchronize state benefit eligibility criteria for persons with disabilities with federal eligibility criteria
  • Aligns state rules on how much persons with disabilities can earn or save while retaining benefits with federal standards
  • Aims to reduce confusion among persons with disabilities who receive benefits by eliminating discrepancies between state and federal requirements
  • Removes barriers to employment for persons with disabilities by clarifying and standardizing earnings and savings thresholds

Legislative Description

An Act Synchronizing State Benefit Eligibility Criteria For Persons With Disabilities To Federal Benefit Eligibility Criteria For Persons With Disabilities.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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