The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 329, aims to expand Medicaid eligibility for older adults with disabilities by modifying the income thresholds and criteria for medical assistance. Specifically, it establishes that medical assistance will be available to individuals whose income does not exceed one hundred fifty-nine percent of the benefit amount paid to a person with no income under the temporary family assistance program. The bill also clarifies that certain income sources, such as the United States Department of Veterans Affairs-administered Aid and Attendance pension benefits and benefits received under Title II of the Social Security Act by a disabled adult child, will not be considered when determining eligibility.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing language in subsection (a) of section 17b-261 and replaces it with new provisions that include detailed guidelines on property disposition and eligibility standards. It mandates that the Commissioner of Social Services provide applicants with written information regarding the impact of property transfers on eligibility, income limits, and available services. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to ensure that older adults with disabilities have better access to necessary medical assistance while maintaining compliance with federal regulations.