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DSS explains CHCP eligibility, asset limits and proposed cost‑sharing increase from 3% to 5%
Summary
DSS told the appropriations subcommittee that CHCP has no income limit but requires cost contributions from participants with incomes above 200% FPL and that the governor's budget proposes moving some participant cost shares from 3% to 5%.
DSS staff told the Appropriations subcommittee that the Connecticut Home Care Program (CHCP) has no income limit for participation, but participants with income above 200% of the federal poverty level are required to contribute toward the cost of care. The contribution is treated as patient liability in addition to statutory cost‑of‑care charges.
The department provided asset limits used for program eligibility:…
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