AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATING SPOUSES FOR STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE.

SB 1300 allows spouses (and other caregivers) to be paid for providing personal care to elderly individuals enrolled in Connecticut’s state-funded home care program. It directly affects seniors aged 65+ who receive state-funded home care but are ineligible for Medicaid, and their spouses who assist with care. The bill adds a new provision requiring the Commissioner of Social Services to establish training and documentation rules for caregivers to qualify for compensation. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter existing eligibility rules or income requirements for the program.