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SB 981

AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eleni DeGraw and 7 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill expanding Medicaid eligibility for seniors and disabled people to increase healthcare coverage access, pending budget impact determination.

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Bill Summary · SB 981

Legislative bill overview

SB 981 expands Connecticut's Medicaid program to increase eligibility for older adults and people with disabilities beyond current income and asset limits. The bill aims to provide healthcare coverage to more vulnerable populations who currently fall outside the program's parameters.

Why is this important

Medicaid expansion directly affects healthcare access for some of Connecticut's most economically vulnerable residents. Broader eligibility could reduce uninsured rates, lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors and disabled individuals, and potentially decrease emergency room utilization, though it will require significant state and federal funding.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: State budget impact is unclear; expansion requires clarification on whether federal matching funds are available and what portion Connecticut taxpayers fund
  • Asset and income thresholds: Specific eligibility limits aren't detailed in the bill title, making it difficult to assess scope; debate likely centers on how generous limits should be
  • Program sustainability: Questions about long-term fiscal viability and whether benefits can be maintained if enrollment exceeds projections

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

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