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HB 5091

AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND HUSKY C ASSET LIMITS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Ackert and 7 co-sponsors

Bill expands Connecticut Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants and adjusts asset eligibility limits for elderly and disabled beneficiaries.

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Bill Summary · HB 5091

Legislative bill overview

HB 5091 proposes to expand medical assistance coverage to undocumented immigrants in Connecticut and modifies asset limits for HUSKY C (the state's Medicaid program for elderly and disabled individuals). The bill would broaden eligibility for state-funded healthcare while adjusting financial thresholds that determine who qualifies for the program.

Why is this important

Healthcare access for undocumented immigrants affects public health outcomes, emergency room utilization, and disease prevention across entire communities. Asset limit changes could either expand or restrict coverage for vulnerable elderly and disabled residents, directly influencing their ability to afford medical care and maintain financial stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Expanding medical assistance requires state budget allocation; taxpayers and fiscal conservatives may question program costs versus proponents arguing preventive care reduces emergency expenses
  • Eligibility philosophy: Disagreement over whether public benefits should extend to undocumented residents versus arguments that legal status shouldn't determine healthcare access
  • HUSKY C asset limits: Changes may either help more seniors keep modest savings while receiving care, or be seen as loosening means-testing that targets assistance to truly needy populations

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

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