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MN HF4437

MN HF4437
Income eligibility modified for aged or blind persons or person with disabilities.


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying income eligibility for aged or blind persons or persons with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.056, subdivision 4.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the income eligibility requirements for aged, blind, or disabled persons to receive Medical Assistance (Medicaid) in Minnesota. Specifically, it adds a new provision that disregards Medicare premium costs when calculating income eligibility under the 100% federal poverty guidelines threshold. The effective date of this change is July 1, 2024, or upon federal approval, whichever is later. The commissioner of human services will notify the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Policy (on 02/29/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped

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