2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 17b-285. (Formerly Sec. 17-134gg). Assignment of spousal support of an institutionalized person or person in need of institutional care.
Sec. 17b-285. (Formerly Sec. 17-134gg). Assignment of spousal support of an
institutionalized person or person in need of institutional care. An institutionalized
person or person in need of institutional care who applies for Medicaid shall assign to
the Commissioner of Social Services the right of support derived from the assets of the
spouse of such person, provided the spouse of such person is unwilling or unable to
provide the information necessary to determine eligibility for Medicaid. If such applicant
lacks the ability to execute an assignment due to physical or mental impairment, the
commissioner may bring a support proceeding against such applicant's spouse without
such assignment.
History: P.A. 93-262 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of social services for commissioner and department of income maintenance, effective July 1, 1993; Sec. 17-134gg transferred to Sec. 17b-285 in 1995.
Cited as "17b-260 et seq. (providing for supplemental medical assistance)". 233 C. 557, 565.
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