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 disregarding certain types of income when determining eligibility. Specifically, the bill stipulates 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. Additionally, it introduces provisions that exclude United States Department of Veterans Affairs-administered Aid and Attendance pension benefits and, starting July 1, 2026, benefits received under Title II of the Social Security Act by disabled adult children from being counted as income.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Social Services provide applicants with written information regarding the implications of property transfers on eligibility, the effects of exceeding income limits, and the availability of services through the Connecticut Home Visiting System. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to ensure that older adults with disabilities have better access to Medicaid by disregarding certain income sources that could otherwise hinder their eligibility.