House Bill No. 5302 aims to expand eligibility for Connecticut's HUSKY C Medicaid program by increasing the asset limits for applicants. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Social Services raise the asset limit for unmarried individuals from $1,600 to $5,000, and for married couples from $2,400 to $7,500. This change is intended to allow more residents aged 65 and older, as well as those aged 18 to 64 who are disabled or blind, to qualify for the program.

Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to submit an annual report to the Aging, Appropriations, and Human Services committees starting July 1, 2027. This report will detail the number of individuals eligible for HUSKY C in the previous fiscal year and any additional costs incurred by the state due to the changes in asset limits. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is expected to result in increased Medicaid costs and administrative expenses for the Department of Social Services.