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This bill expands eligibility for medical assistance, which is a government program providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families, by allowing children aged 19 and 20 to qualify. It also changes how income is calculated for eligibility by requiring the use of "modified adjusted gross income" (MAGI), a method defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for various groups including children, pregnant women, and certain adults, and by implementing a standard income disregard, meaning a small portion of income will not be counted, equivalent to five percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Additionally, the bill modifies asset limitations for families and children, stating that these limitations will only apply to parents and caretaker relatives who qualify under a specific subdivision starting January 1, 2014. Finally, it adjusts income limits for certain eligibility categories, generally increasing them to 133 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, and includes a provision for transferring funds from the health care access fund to the general fund.