Bill > HB06911

This bill addresses asset limits for HUSKY C, which is Connecticut's Medicaid health program for certain low-income residents. Currently, an unmarried person can have up to $1,600 in assets and a married couple can have up to $2,400 in assets to qualify for the program. The bill will increase these asset limits to $10,000 for an unmarried person and $15,000 for married persons. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Social Services to annually adjust these asset limits based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) starting July 1, 2025, ensuring that the limits keep pace with inflation. The commissioner must also file an annual report with the state legislature by July 1, 2026, detailing the number of people eligible for HUSKY C in the previous fiscal year and any increased state costs resulting from the asset limit changes. This legislation aims to make healthcare more accessible to low-income individuals and families by allowing them to maintain a slightly higher level of assets while still qualifying for the HUSKY C program.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Aging Committee (J)

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