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CT SB00835

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kelly

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 17b of the general statutes to increase the minimum spousal asset retention limit for Medicaid long-term care recipients to $60,000
  • Requires the Commissioner of Social Services to amend the Connecticut Medicaid state plan to implement the increased asset limit
  • Applies to spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients, allowing them to retain more personal resources while their spouse receives institutional care coverage
  • Introduced by Senator Kelly (21st District) and referred to the Committee on Human Services during the January 2023 legislative session

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Minimum Amount Of Resources That May Be Retained By The Spouse Of An Institutionalized Medicaid Recipient.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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