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CT HB05301

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies specifically to Medicaid waiver programs that provide home and community-based services as an alternative to institutional care

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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