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CT HB05301
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Social Services must seek a federal Medicaid waiver or amend the state Medicaid plan to exclude spousal income from eligibility determinations for home and community-based services
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Income exclusion applies when a spouse provides more than 25% of daily care for their partner who is applying for or receiving Medicaid waiver services
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Applies specifically to Medicaid waiver programs that provide home and community-based services as an alternative to institutional care
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
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Implementation contingent on federal law permissibility and approval of waiver or state plan amendment
Legislative Description
An Act Excluding Spousal Income From Certain Rent, Fee And Cost-sharing Calculations Relating To Home And Community-based Services.
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/26 5:00 PM
3/13/2026