Connecticut Statutes
§ 17b-28i — Income disregard for veterans' Aid and Attendance pension benefits. Amendment to Medicaid state plan.
(a)To the extent permissible by federal law, the Commissioner of Social Services shall disregard federal Aid and Attendance pension benefits granted to a veteran or the surviving spouse of such veteran when determining income eligibility for the state's Medicare savings, medical assistance and energy assistance programs administered under section 17b-2. As used in this subsection, “veteran” has the same meaning as provided in section 27-103.
(b)The Commissioner of Social Services may seek approval of an amendment to the state Medicaid plan or a waiver from federal law, if necessary, to exempt such benefits from income eligibility criteria.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
Connecticut § 17b-28i (Income disregard for veterans' Aid and Attendance pension benefits. Amendment to Medicaid state plan.) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
(P.A. 12-208, S. 1; P.A. 18-47, S. 19; P.A. 21-79, S. 26.) History: P.A. 12-208 effective July 1, 2012; P.A. 18-47 amended Subsec. (a) to add definition of “veteran”; P.A. 21-79 amended Subsec. (a) to redefine “veteran”.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 17b-102
(Formerly Sec. 17-83n). Regulations providing a financial incentive for reporting vendor fraud.§ 17b-103
(Formerly Sec. 17-83p). Refunds by vendors to persons eligible for medical assistance. Penalty.§ 17b-105
(Formerly Sec. 17-2d). Authority to furnish transportation out of state for recipients of aid.§ 17b-105e
Definitions.