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.
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