Connecticut is already testing programs to lead welfare recipients back into the work force and to limit benefits to two years.
Many insurance plans have limited benefits outside the United States.
In recent years, every state except Alaska has limited benefits to a maximum of 26 weeks.
The House of Lords has voted against government plans to limit benefits for some sick and disabled people to a year.
New York is hardly the only state to try to limit benefits it must pay to newcomers.
Most states limit benefits to 26 weeks, although a few have extended them.
Congress has jurisdiction over the power of the purse, which it is considering using to limit benefits for the executive branch.
But there was little support for the President's plan to limit benefits.
I will continue to defend this program from cuts that would limit benefits and reduce the quality of care for low-income individuals.
It would limit benefits to five years for both families and individuals.