Requires DHS to disregard certain federal pension benefits for veterans in making Medicaid eligibility determinations.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services to disregard VA Aid and Attendance pension benefits when determining Medicaid eligibility for veterans aged 65 or older who require in-home or nursing home care due to illness or disability, and their surviving spouses. The bill directly affects veterans who receive these VA benefits, which are designed to help cover care costs but can otherwise make them ineligible for Medicaid due to income calculations. By excluding these pension benefits from income calculations, the bill ensures veterans won't be disqualified from Medicaid assistance simply because they receive VA Aid and Attendance benefits. This change aligns New Jersey's Medicaid eligibility determination process with the intent of VA benefits, which help cover the high costs of care for qualifying veterans.