The bill amends the Social Welfare Act of 1939 by adding a new section, 10h, which outlines procedures for the initial enrollment of minors and adults under 21 in programs provided by the act. It mandates that the Department utilize express lane procedures as defined under federal law, specifically 42 USC 1396a(e)(13), and allows the use of income or eligibility information from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, as permitted by federal law.

Additionally, the bill empowers the Department to seek waivers under the Social Security Act to expand express lane eligibility to more populations, including adults. It stipulates that after the initial enrollment, all eligibility redeterminations must be conducted automatically, utilizing available electronic data sources and in compliance with federal law. The Department is also authorized to create rules to implement these provisions in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 400.1, 400.119