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SB 330

AN ACT COMPENSATING SPOUSES FOR STATE-FUNDED HOME CARE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Gauthier and 4 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill would pay spouses directly for providing state-funded home care, recognizing unpaid caregiving labor but potentially increasing program costs and raising equity questions about other unpaid family caregivers.

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Bill Summary · SB 330

Legislative bill overview

SB 330 proposes to compensate spouses who provide home care services to their partners when those services are funded or arranged by the state. Currently, spouses providing care in state-funded programs typically receive no direct compensation for their labor. The bill would establish a payment mechanism recognizing spousal caregiving as compensable work.

Why is this important

Spousal caregivers represent a significant but unpaid workforce in home care systems. Compensation could improve financial security for families relying on home care while potentially reducing state costs by incentivizing family care over institutional placement. However, this also raises questions about program costs, fairness to other unpaid caregivers, and how states define "compensable" care work.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget impact: Compensating spousal caregivers could substantially increase state spending on home care programs, requiring either new funding or reallocation from other services
  • Equity concerns: The bill may create disparities—spouses get paid for care while adult children, parents, and friends providing similar services remain unpaid, raising fairness questions
  • Program eligibility and definition: Unclear what types of care qualify, what compensation rates apply, and whether this could incentivize unnecessary state involvement in family caregiving arrangements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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