EMPSA Act

This bill, the EMPSA Act, modifies Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules to remove a "marriage penalty" for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It directly affects married individuals aged 18+ who have these disabilities and meet income and resource limits. Key changes include: (1) creating new eligibility for these individuals regardless of spouse status, (2) ensuring their SSI benefit amount isn't reduced by their spouse's income or resources, and (3) adjusting how income and assets are calculated under SSI rules. The policy change ensures married individuals with qualifying disabilities receive full benefits without financial penalties tied to their spouse's income.