Relating to: expanding eligibility for the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

This bill expands eligibility for the Medical Assistance program to include parents or caretakers of dependent children and adults under 65 whose family income falls between 101 and 133 percent of the poverty line. The legislation requires the state insurance commissioner to seek federal approval for these new eligibility categories, and the program changes would only take effect if the federal government grants permission. If federal approval is not obtained, individuals meeting these new criteria would not qualify for benefits. The expanded eligibility provisions are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2029, if approved.