February 26, 2025
Mr. Ciscomani (for himself and Ms. Perez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act
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Sec. 2. Removing certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities
(a) Modification of optional buy-In groups
(1) In general
Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV)) is amended by striking , but less than 65,
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(2) Definition modification
Section 1905(v)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(v)(1)(A)) is amended by striking , but less than 65,
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(b) Application to certain States
A State that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, provides for making medical assistance available to individuals described in subclause (XV) or (XVI) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)) shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of either such subclause (as amended by subsection (a)(1)) or with section 1905(v)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(v)(1)(A)) (as amended by subsection (a)(2)) before January 1, 2027.