Bill > HR1598

This bill aims to remove age restrictions on Medicaid buy-in programs for working adults with disabilities, specifically eliminating the current limitation that prevents individuals 65 and older from participating. Currently, Medicaid buy-in programs allow working individuals with disabilities to purchase Medicaid coverage, but previously had an age cap of 64 years old. By removing the phrase "but less than 65" from relevant sections of the Social Security Act, the bill ensures that working adults with disabilities can access Medicaid buy-in programs regardless of their age. The legislation provides a transitional period for states, giving them until January 1, 2027, to adjust their Medicaid programs to comply with the new requirements. This change is significant because it expands healthcare access for older working adults with disabilities, potentially helping them maintain employment and health coverage without age-based restrictions.

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