This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.056, subdivision 4, to modify income eligibility criteria for medical assistance for aged, blind, or disabled individuals. Specifically, it allows individuals eligible under section 256B.055, subdivision 4(a) to have their Medicare premium costs disregarded when computing income for eligibility. This change aims to provide greater access to medical assistance for those who may be financially burdened by these costs.

The bill also includes an effective date provision, stating that the changes will take effect on 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 implementation of these changes aligns with federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.056