Connecticut HB05301 excludes spousal income from eligibility calculations for home and community-based services.

Connecticut HB05301 mandates the Commissioner of Social Services to exclude spousal income from eligibility determinations for Medicaid waiver programs providing home and community-based services. This exclusion applies to individuals who provide more than 25% of daily care for their spouse. The bill seeks a federal Medicaid waiver or amends the state plan, as necessary, to implement this change. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Connecticut HB05301 excludes spousal income from eligibility calculations for home and community-based services.

Connecticut HB05301 mandates the Commissioner of Social Services to exclude spousal income from eligibility determinations for Medicaid waiver programs providing home and community-based services. This exclusion applies to individuals who provide more than 25% of daily care for their spouse. The bill seeks a federal Medicaid waiver or amends the state plan, as necessary, to implement this change. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.