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What are the Medicaid income and asset limits for home care in Connecticut?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Connecticut resources
In Connecticut, the income limit is $2,982/month and the asset limit is $1,600 single. The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders serves people 65 and older who are at risk of nursing home placement. At the Medicaid waiver level, income must be at or below 300% of the SSI benefit ($2,982 a month in 2026) and assets at or below $1,600 for one person or $3,200 for a couple who both receive services. A state-funded level has no income limit and higher asset limits ($47,376 for one person, $63,168 for a couple in the posted figures), but depends on available funds and requires a 3% cost share. Your home, furnishings and one car are not counted.
| Program | Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), Medicaid waiver and state-funded levels, plus HUSKY C long-term care |
|---|---|
| Income limit (single applicant) | $2,982/month for a single applicant (Medicaid waiver level; 300% of SSI). The DSS-linked CHCPE instructions still show the 2025 figure of $2,901 |
| How income is counted | special income limit (300% SSI) |
| Asset limit (single) | $1,600 single (Medicaid waiver level) |
| Asset limit (couple, both applying) | $3,200 if both spouses receive services; $1,600 if one receives services (higher amount possible after a spousal assessment) |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
What if a married applicant's spouse stays at home?
Federal spousal impoverishment rules protect part of the couple's income and assets for the spouse who stays home. For 2026 the community spouse can keep between $32,532 and $162,660 in assets, depending on the state.
Which programs pay for care at home?
Once someone is financially eligible, home care is usually paid through a waiver or state plan program. See the Connecticut Medicaid waivers that pay for home care.
How to apply in Connecticut (Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS))
What should you confirm with the state?
The program's posted eligibility sheet shows 2025 figures, so confirm current limits with DSS or your CHCPE access agency.
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