The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.056, subdivision 4, to increase the medical assistance income limit for individuals with disabilities and those aged 65 and over. Specifically, it raises the income eligibility threshold from 100 percent to 133 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for these groups. This change aims to enhance access to medical assistance for vulnerable populations, ensuring they can receive necessary healthcare support.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing income limits for other categories of medical assistance eligibility, such as parents, caretaker relatives, and children under 19, while also specifying that the income limits for these groups remain at 133 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill includes a provision stating that the changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, allowing for a transition period for implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.056