SB 326 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING HUSKY C ASSET LIMITS.

SB 326 gradually eliminates asset limits for Connecticut's HUSKY C health program, which provides coverage to low-income residents. Starting July 1, 2026, the asset limits for unmarried individuals will rise from $1,600 to $100,000 by 2030 (reaching $100,000 in 2030), while married individuals' limits will increase from $2,400 to $150,000 by 2030 (reaching $150,000 in 2030), with no asset limit after 2031. The bill also allows applicants with income above the program's limits to qualify by using excess income to pay for medical expenses. Annual reports will track eligibility changes and state costs related to these asset limit adjustments.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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Raised Bill → HS Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill transitions from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has been amended and approved by both legislative chambers. The primary substantive change is the extension of the reporting deadline for the state commissioner, shifting from July 1, 2031, to July 1, 2032. Additionally, the substitute version adds specific requirements to the annual report, mandating that it include data on individuals denied coverage due to asset limits, the amount of their excess assets, and projections of future eligibility and costs.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the asset limit phase-out schedule remains unchanged, but the scope of the reporting requirements has expanded to include more detailed metrics on eligibility denials and cost projections.

TIMELINE

The deadline for the commissioner to submit annual reports on asset limit impacts was extended from July 1, 2031, to July 1, 2032.

REQUIREMENT

The annual report now must include the number of people denied coverage for exceeding asset limits, the specific amount of excess assets, and projections of future eligibility and costs.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and the footer was changed to reflect 'HS Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating the bill has passed committee and received favorable amendments from both the House and Senate.

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Committee

Apr 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable

upper

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMMITTEE

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services

upper

4 primary · 0 co-sponsors