General Assembly Substitute Bill No. 6630 is a legislative proposal designed to modify the eligibility criteria for HUSKY C, Connecticut's Medicaid program. The bill suggests increasing the asset limits for eligibility to $10,000 for an unmarried person and $15,000 for married persons, up from the current $1,600 and $2,400, respectively. It also allows individuals with incomes above the HUSKY C limits to qualify by spending their excess income on medical bills. The bill proposes to adjust the income eligibility for medical assistance to 138% of the federal poverty level, down from 143% of the temporary family assistance program benefit amount. It further clarifies the treatment of asset transfers for eligibility purposes and provides guidelines for considering parental income and resources in determining Medicaid eligibility for children and young adults. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for the Commissioner of Social Services to establish eligibility standards at 143% of the benefit amount for a household of equal size with no income.

The bill also includes provisions regarding the diversion of income to a community spouse, the non-disqualification from Medicaid based on the cash value of life insurance policies under $10,000, and mandates medical assistance for certain children under state supervision. It requires veterans and their families to apply for all eligible benefits through federal departments when applying for or receiving Medicaid. A significant inclusion is the provision of state-funded medical assistance to children twelve years and younger, regardless of immigration status, whose household income does not exceed 201% of the federal poverty level. These children can continue to receive assistance until the age of nineteen if they meet specific requirements. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, and includes a minor language clarification for better comprehension.

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