AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

SB 329 expands Medicaid eligibility for older adults with disabilities by raising the income limit to 159% of the benefit amount for people with no income under the temporary family assistance program. The bill specifically excludes VA Aid and Attendance pensions for veterans and their spouses, and Social Security benefits for disabled adult children, from being counted as income when determining eligibility. This change, effective July 1, 2026, will make Medicaid coverage available to more older adults with disabilities who previously faced income barriers. The bill does not alter asset requirements for this group.