H3109

Expands Medicaid eligibility in South Carolina to adults aged 65 and younger with income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level.

This bill amends South Carolina law to expand Medicaid eligibility to adults aged 65 and younger with income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, with a five percent income disregard. The expansion is set to begin on January 1, 2026, and is based on provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill highlights the potential economic benefits of Medicaid expansion, including increased tax revenue and job creation, while emphasizing the moral imperative to provide healthcare access to uninsured South Carolinians.