HF664 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Medical assistance income limit increased for persons with disabilities and persons age 65 and over.
Related bill: SF548
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes changes to the state of Minnesota's medical assistance program, specifically increasing the income limits for persons with disabilities and those aged 65 and over. Under the new proposal, people in these categories will be allowed to have an income up to 133% of the federal poverty guidelines in order to qualify for medical assistance. This change intends to make healthcare more accessible by accommodating those with slightly higher incomes than the current threshold allows.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
| February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Human Services Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Increases income limits for persons age 65 and over and those with disabilities."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends the medical assistance income limit rules for various groups under section 256B.056.",
"modified": [
"Updates income eligibility percentages for federal poverty guidelines."
]
},
"citation": "256B.056"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies eligibility criteria for medical assistance under section 256B.055.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies income eligibility for various subdivisions including parents, caretaker relatives, and children."
]
},
"citation": "256B.055"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "References federal laws regarding income disregards in the determination of eligibility.",
"modified": [
"Specifies required income disregards as per referenced federal laws."
]
},
"citation": "Public Laws 94-566, section 503"
}
]