This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.056, subdivision 4, to modify the income eligibility criteria for medical assistance for aged, blind, or disabled individuals. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that allows the commissioner to disregard Medicare premium costs when computing income for eligibility under paragraph (a). This change aims to provide additional financial relief to those seeking medical assistance by not counting these premiums against their income.

The bill also establishes an effective date of July 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever occurs later. The commissioner of human services is tasked with notifying the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained, ensuring that the changes are implemented in compliance with federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.056