HB 6776 — AN ACT CONCERNING A PASSIVE MEDICAID REDETERMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED RECIPIENTS.

House of Representatives General Assembly RaisedFile Bill No.

6776110 January Session, 2023 LCOSubstitute House Bill No.

46096776 ReferredHouse toof Representatives, March 20, 2023 The Committee on HUMANHuman SERVICESServices Introducedreported by:through REP.

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AN ACT CONCERNING A PASSIVE MEDICAID REDETERMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED RECIPIENTS.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2023) As used in this sectionsection, "passive Medicaid redetermination" means a process by which a Medicaid enrollee is determined to maintain eligibility for Medicaid based on available asset and income data without having to reapply for eligibilityortakeotheraction.TheCommissionerofSocialServicesshalleligibility use a passive Medicaid redetermination process for aged, blind or disabledtake personsother enrolledaction in HUSKYaccordance C,with asfederal definedlaw. in section 17b-290 of the general statutes, (1) who are receiving long-term care services, and (2) whose financial circumstances are stable.

ThisThe actCommissioner of Social Services shall takeuse effecta passive Medicaid redetermination process for aged, blind or disabled persons enrolled in HUSKY C, as followsdefined in section 17b-290 of the general statutes, (1) who are receiving long-term care services, and shall(2) amendwhose financial circumstances are stable, provided the followingDepartment sections:of Social Services has access to sufficient information in order to redetermine their eligibility in accordance with federal law.

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110 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill, which requires the Department of Social Services (DSS) to use a passive Medicaid redetermination process for aged, blind or disabled personsenrolledinHUSKY C, under certainconditions,has no fiscal impact as DSS currently conducts passive redeterminations under such circumstances in accordance with federal law.

The Out Years State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

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110 OLR Bill Analysis sHB 6776 AN ACT CONCERNING A PASSIVE MEDICAID REDETERMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED RECIPIENTS.

SUMMARY This bill requires the Department of Social Services (DSS) commissioner to determine an enrolled HUSKY C participant’s continued eligibility based on available asset and income data in accordance with federal law and without the participant having to reapply for eligibility or take other action.

This “passive Medicaid redetermination” requirement applies (1) for HUSKY C participants with stable financial circumstances who receive long-term care services and (2) only when DSS has access to sufficient information to do so in accordance with federal law.

HUSKY C provides Medicaid coverage for people who are at least age 65, blind, or living with a disability.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

July 1, 2023 COMMITTEE ACTION Human Services Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 22 Nay 0 (03/07/2023) sHB6776 / File No.

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