V.A. SURVIVORS BENEFITS/MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 256 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 6, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS SURVIVORS PENSION BENEFIT WHEN DEFINING INCOME FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY.
Intro. by Farmer-Butterfield, Glazier, Lewis.

Status: Re-ref Com On Health and Human Services (House Action) (Mar 21 2013)
H 256

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 6 2013 - View Summary

    Requires the Division of Medical Assistance of the Department of Health and Human Services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval to adopt and implement a policy allowing a deduction from income in determining Medicaid eligibility any amount received as a Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors Pension Benefit. Applies only to recipients in populations for which income is not defined by federal law to be modified adjusted gross income. If approval is obtained, requires implementation effective January 1, 2014.