Raised Bill No. 310 proposes amendments to Medicaid-related laws, focusing on family caregiver compensation, retroactive Medicaid eligibility, and the treatment of assets. The bill, effective July 1, 2024, seeks to ensure family caregivers are paid at rates equal to nonfamily professional caregivers for equivalent services. It also considers the fair market value of services under legally enforceable compensation agreements when assessing Medicaid applicants for potential federal law violations regarding asset transfers. The bill allows for retroactive Medicaid coverage for home care services up to three months prior to the application date, given the individual was eligible during that period. It sets out eligibility criteria, including income limits and exclusions, and clarifies the treatment of assets in trusts, granting the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to determine disability for special needs trust beneficiaries independently of the Social Security Administration.

The bill includes provisions to allow asset transfers for equal or greater value, seeks a waiver for federal financial participation for families with incomes up to 143% of the temporary family assistance standard, and extends Medicaid eligibility for families affected by employment or child support income. It requires institutionalized spouses to support their community spouse financially before retaining assets above the protected amount and changes the notice requirement for the Commissioner of Social Services from printing to online posting. The bill also ensures that individuals are not disqualified from Medicaid due to life insurance policies under ten thousand dollars or assets found after application, under certain conditions. It mandates medical assistance for children under state supervision or in certain programs, requires veterans to apply for all eligible benefits, and provides state-funded medical assistance to children under twelve, regardless of immigration status, with an extension to under fifteen after July 1, 2024. The act amends specific sections of the law and is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.