Establishes a resources test for Medicaid eligibility for the expansion population.

The Medicaid Equal Standards Act amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a resources test for eligibility under the Medicaid program for the expansion population. The Act allows states to set a resources test for individuals seeking medical assistance, with specific amounts and adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The Act also provides flexibility for states to include certain excluded individuals in the resources test. The amendments apply beginning January 1, 2029.

Establishes a resources test for Medicaid eligibility for the expansion population.

The Medicaid Equal Standards Act amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a resources test for eligibility under the Medicaid program for the expansion population. The Act allows states to set a resources test for individuals seeking medical assistance, with specific amounts and adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The Act also provides flexibility for states to include certain excluded individuals in the resources test. The amendments apply beginning January 1, 2029.