Substitute House Bill No. 6911 aims to expand eligibility for Connecticut's HUSKY C Medicaid program by increasing the asset limits for applicants. The bill mandates that starting July 1, 2025, the Commissioner of Social Services must 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 new legal language specifies that these limits will be increased annually, ensuring they keep pace with inflation.

Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to submit an annual report beginning July 1, 2026, detailing the number of individuals eligible for HUSKY C in the prior fiscal year and any increased costs incurred by the state due to the changes in asset limits. This report will be submitted to the joint standing committees responsible for appropriations, human services, and aging. The bill is expected to result in increased costs for the Department of Social Services, although the exact number of additional eligible clients is currently unknown.