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SJR 5 Delaware Senate · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT A STATE PLAN AMENDMENT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.

Summary
This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a state plan amendment increasing eligibility for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports to 300% of SSI, which is consistent with the eligibility limit in all other states and the District of Columbia.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid LTSS eligibility to 300% SSI, expanding access to long-term healthcare services for more residents by aligning with other states' standards.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Claire Snyder-Hall
Claire Snyder-Hall
DDemocratic
DE
14
P
Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
P
Photo of Mara Gorman
Mara Gorman
DDemocratic
DE
23
P
Photo of Melanie Ross Levin
Melanie Ross Levin
DDemocratic
DE
10
P
Photo of Nicole Poore
Nicole Poore
DDemocratic
DE
12
P
Photo of Ray Seigfried
Ray Seigfried
DDemocratic
DE
5