H.R. 1598

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 26, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Ciscomani · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 1598
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Removing certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act.

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 () is amended by striking . 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV)
  • (2) Definition modification
    • Section 1905(v)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act () is amended by striking . 42 U.S.C. 1396d(v)(1)(A)
• (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 () 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 () (as amended by subsection (a)(2)) before January 1, 2027. 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii); 42 U.S.C. 1396d(v)(1)(A)