Connecticut House Bill HB06177

Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/20/17
• Refer: 1/20/17

Caption

An Act Concerning The Consideration Of Court-ordered Child Care Support In Eligibility Determinations For State-financed Assistance.

Impact

If enacted, this bill could potentially impact a significant number of families who rely on state-financed assistance programs. By considering court-ordered child care support in eligibility determinations, the bill is expected to provide a more nuanced and possibly more favorable assessment outcome for children receiving such support. It would allow the state to recognize additional financial contributions that may currently be overlooked in eligibility calculations, thus aiming to provide families with the necessary support they require.

Summary

House Bill 6177 proposes an amendment to Title 17b of the general statutes. The primary objective of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Social Services will take into account the amount of court-ordered child care support payments a child is entitled to when determining eligibility for state-financed assistance programs. This change aims to provide a more accurate reflection of the financial support that a child receives and to potentially increase the fairness in the assessment of state assistance eligibility. Notably, this bill comes from a need to integrate various sources of income into the eligibility assessments.

Contention

While there is potential for positive impact, the bill may also encounter challenges or opposition. Critics could argue that including court-ordered child care support in eligibility determinations may complicate the assessment process and lead to inconsistencies in how assistance is allocated. There may be concerns regarding administrative burdens placed on the Department of Social Services to track and evaluate court-ordered contributions. Balancing these considerations will be essential to ensure the effective implementation of this bill.