A bill for an act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; the medical assistance program; the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children; and other public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health and human services.
What changed between versions
New requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to submit quarterly reports on SNAP payment error rates starting October 1, 2026.
New waiver allowing the state to verify applicant information using automated data sources including child support records, unemployment insurance data, social security records, and incarceration data.
New Medicaid reporting requirements for the General Assembly including annual reports on policy exceptions, their costs, and identifiable trends.
Waiver of earned income rules for SNAP applicants under 22 years old who are enrolled in school and live with a parent or guardian.
Change to expungement rules allowing SNAP benefits to be removed from electronic accounts after 3 months or 91 days of inactivity.
New SNAP reporting requirement allowing the state to report payment error rates based only on errors directly caused by the department, excluding third-party errors.
Medicaid eligibility expansion for individuals with disabilities under 65 with family income below 253% of poverty guidelines, including premium payment requirements for those exceeding 150% of poverty guidelines.
New provision increasing base reimbursement rates for rural healthcare providers offering home and community-based services under Medicaid waivers to cover travel time and expenses.
Formatting changes converting the bill from line-by-line legislative markup to a clean reprint format with proper spacing and page numbering.