SF144

SF144 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Income eligibility for aged or blind persons or persons with disabilities modification

Related bill: HF665

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill intends to adjust the income eligibility criteria for people who are elderly, blind, or have disabilities to qualify for medical assistance in Minnesota. Specifically, it amends the Minnesota Statutes to increase the acceptable income level to 100 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for these groups. Additionally, the bill sets different income limits for various other groups, such as parents, caretakers, and children, under different sections of the medical assistance program. It also specifies how income should be calculated for these groups, taking into account certain types of income and disregarding certain costs like Medicare premiums to help more people qualify for assistance.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Human Services

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends section 256B.056 subdivision 4, modifying income eligibility criteria for medical assistance.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts income eligibility thresholds based on federal poverty guidelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.056"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References to section 256B.055 relate to eligibility categories for medical assistance. Specific subdivisions are referenced for clarity on different applicant types.",
      "modified": [
        "Aligns income thresholds with those specified in related subdivisions for medical assistance eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.055"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Public Law 94-566 section 503 is referenced regarding income disregards for eligibility purposes.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies income disregards as dictated by certain federal public laws to determine eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "Public Law 94-566"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Public Law 99-272 is referenced for income disregard rules applicable to eligibility assessments.",
      "modified": [
        "Incorporates additional federal income disregard criteria into state law."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "Public Law 99-272"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Public Law 99-509 provides additional federal guidelines for income calculations impacting program eligibility.",
      "modified": [
        "References specific federal guidelines that alter income calculation methodologies."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "Public Law 99-509"
  }
]