SB 301

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Family And Social Services Administration (Fssa) Federal Government; Generally Health Care Facilities; Long Term Care Facilities Health; Medicaid Pensions And Retirement Benefits; Public Retirement System (Inprs)

Abstract

Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, in determining the Medicaid eligibility of an individual who has a community spouse, the office of the secretary of family and social services (the office of the secretary) may not consider the following as a countable resource if held by the individual's community spouse: (1) An individual retirement account. (2) A work related pension plan. Requires the office of the secretary to apply, before January 1, 2026, for any state plan amendment necessary to implement this provision.