The proposed bill, Substitute House Bill No. 6911, aims to expand eligibility for Connecticut's HUSKY C Medicaid program by increasing the asset limits for applicants. Starting July 1, 2025, the Commissioner of Social Services is mandated to annually adjust the asset limits for both unmarried individuals and married couples based on the percentage increase in the consumer price index for urban consumers from the previous year. Currently, the asset limits are set at $1,600 for individuals and $2,400 for couples. The bill also requires the commissioner to report annually, beginning July 1, 2026, on the number of individuals eligible for HUSKY C and any additional costs incurred by the state due to these changes.

The bill introduces new legal language that specifies the annual increase in asset limits and the reporting requirements, while deleting the previous fixed asset limits without adjustments. The anticipated fiscal impact includes increased costs for the Department of Social Services as more individuals may qualify for the program due to the raised asset limits. The ongoing financial implications are expected to continue in future years, reflecting inflation adjustments.