Rhode Island H7631 requires EOHHS to disregard individual assets when determining Medicare eligibility, pending federal approval.

Rhode Island H7631 mandates the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to ignore an individual's assets or resources when assessing eligibility for Medicare beneficiary programs. This change is contingent upon receiving federal approval. The bill also requires EOHHS to amend its state plan and create regulations to implement these changes. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island H7631 requires EOHHS to disregard individual assets when determining Medicare eligibility, pending federal approval.

Rhode Island H7631 mandates the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to ignore an individual's assets or resources when assessing eligibility for Medicare beneficiary programs. This change is contingent upon receiving federal approval. The bill also requires EOHHS to amend its state plan and create regulations to implement these changes. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.