DelawareDelaware would seek a higher Medicaid income limit for long-term care
If lawmakers and the governor approve the resolution, Delaware's health department would ask to raise the income cutoff for Medicaid long-term care.
What it does
If lawmakers and the governor approve it, Delaware's health department would request a Medicaid long-term care income limit of three times the Supplemental Security Income payment by January 1, 2026.
Argument forIf the requested higher limit takes effect, more Delaware residents could meet Medicaid's income test for long-term care.
Argument againstEven if the resolution is approved, people above the existing income limit might remain ineligible because it only directs a request.
More detail
Delaware's health department would send a formal request to change its Medicaid plan. The requested income limit is three times the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for Delaware residents seeking Medicaid long-term care. Both legislative chambers and the governor must approve the resolution. Sending the request would not by itself give anyone Medicaid coverage. The department would have to submit the request no later than January 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 9Assigned to Finance Committee in SenateLatest
- Apr 9Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 3Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in SenateIntroduced
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