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CT HB05430

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anne Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands Connecticut's HUSKY health insurance program to cover all income-eligible children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of immigration status

  • Removes immigration status as a barrier to enrollment in the state's Medicaid program for qualifying youth

  • Coverage would be state-funded rather than federally funded, as federal Medicaid does not cover undocumented immigrants

  • Amends Title 17b of the Connecticut General Statutes governing social services and public assistance programs

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding Husky Health Coverage To Income-eligible Children And Young Adults Regardless Of Immigration Status.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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