S.J.Res.5

Directing The Department Of Health And Social Services To Submit A State Plan Amendment Increasing Eligibility For Medicaid Long Term Services And Supports.

Introduced·4/3/25
Draft Text

Delaware SJR5 directs the Department of Health and Social Services to increase Medicaid eligibility for Long Term Services and Supports to 300% of.

Delaware SJR5 mandates the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a Medicaid State Plan Amendment to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by January 1, 2026. The amendment aims to raise the eligibility threshold for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) from 250% to 300% of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This change would align Delaware's eligibility with the 49 other states and the District of Columbia, which already set their LTSS income limit at 300% of SSI.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Health & Social Services

History

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate