Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill expands eligibility for Medicaid buy-in programs for individuals with disabilities. Currently, these programs are limited to adults aged 16 to 64. The bill removes the age restriction, allowing adults aged 65 and older to also participate in these programs. This change aims to increase access to affordable healthcare coverage for a broader group of individuals.
Key provisions
- Removes the age limit of 64 for eligibility in Medicaid buy-in programs for people with disabilities.
- Allows individuals aged 65 or older to participate in these programs.
- Modifies Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV) of the Social Security Act.
- Modifies Section 1905(v)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act.
- Applies to states that already offer these programs to eligible individuals.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Seniors
- Medicaid recipients
- Healthcare providers
- State Medicaid agencies
Notable changes
- Expands Medicaid buy-in eligibility to include individuals 65 years of age and older.
- No specific changes are noted regarding current law beyond the amendments to the Social Security Act sections.
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