HB05197

An Act Equalizing Adult Access To Medicaid.

Introduced·2/11/26
Hb Text

Connecticut HB05197 equalizes Medicaid eligibility for adults age 19 and over.

Connecticut HB05197 amends title 17b of the general statutes to set equivalent income eligibility standards for adults age 19 and over in the HUSKY A, C, and D programs. The bill also eliminates consideration of assets in eligibility determinations. This change aims to provide equal access to Medicaid-funded health care for older adults and adults with disabilities.

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Where it stands

Current
Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 11

House

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services