AN ACT CONCERNING EQUITY IN MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY.

HB 6083 would amend Connecticut's Medicaid rules to apply identical income and asset eligibility standards to elderly and disabled applicants (HUSKY C program) as those used for younger, non-disabled applicants (HUSKY A/D programs). This directly affects elderly residents and people with disabilities seeking Medicaid coverage through the HUSKY C pathway. The bill eliminates current unequal standards by requiring the same financial tests for all applicants, regardless of age or disability status. The policy change aims to ensure equitable access to state Medicaid benefits without altering program benefits or funding.