This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying the state guidelines for Medicaid eligibility determinations in New Hampshire. The committee will consist of one member from the Senate, appointed by the Senate President, and three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the House Speaker. Members will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The primary focus of the committee will be to explore the potential transition of Medicaid eligibility determinations from the current SSI 209(b) standard to the SSA 1634 standard, which is utilized by 39 other states. The committee will also investigate alternative pathways for Medicaid eligibility, identify states that automatically provide Medicaid coverage through the SSI application process, and consider the existing system of care for healthy aging as outlined in specific state statutes.

The committee is required to elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's passage. A quorum will consist of three members. The committee is mandated to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to key state officials, including the president of the Senate and the governor, by November 1, 2026. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage. No specific deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.