SF548 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Medical assistance income limit for people with disabilities and people ag 65 and over increase provision
Related bill: HF664
AI Generated Summary
The bill proposed in Minnesota, referred to as SF No 548, aims to increase the income limits for people with disabilities and those aged 65 and over to qualify for medical assistance (Medicaid). This change will allow individuals in these categories to have higher income levels while still being eligible for medical aid. The new income limit is set at 133 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, effective from January 1, 2000, with updates each January to align with the Supplemental Security Income standards. Additionally, the bill specifies income eligibility criteria for other groups such as parents, caretaker relatives, and children, with varying percentages of the federal poverty guidelines allowed based on household size. The bill also outlines how income should be computed and notes that certain veteran benefits are considered income.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional income brackets based on federal poverty guidelines for children under age 19."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the income eligibility criteria for medical assistance under section 256B.056.",
"modified": [
"Adjustments to income percentages for eligibility based on federal poverty guidelines for various categories."
]
},
"citation": "256B.056"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amendments apply to eligibility criteria described under section 256B.055 for different demographic categories.",
"modified": [
"Eligibility criteria percentages by income for parents, caretakers, and children."
]
},
"citation": "256B.055"
}
]