Bill > SF144

This bill modifies income eligibility rules for medical assistance in Minnesota, specifically for aged, blind, or disabled individuals. The key change involves how income is calculated for determining medical assistance eligibility under section 256B.055 for people in paragraph (a) of the statute. Currently, the law allows certain populations to qualify for medical assistance with income up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill introduces a new provision that requires the commissioner of human services to disregard Medicare premium costs when computing income for eligibility purposes. This means that the Medicare premiums an individual pays will not count against their total income when determining if they qualify for medical assistance. The change is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever occurs later. By excluding Medicare premium costs from income calculations, the bill potentially makes medical assistance more accessible to aged, blind, or disabled individuals by effectively increasing their allowable income threshold. The bill aims to provide more financial flexibility for vulnerable populations in accessing medical assistance programs.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0144&ssn=0&y=2025