SB 796 – Provides for two-thirds income disregard for Medical Assistance for Families recipients

• Sponsor: Dougherty
• LR Number: 4059S.01I
• Committee: Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws
• Last Action: 1/11/2006 - Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee
• Journal Page: S74
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SB 796 - This act modifies the eligibility determinations for medical assistance for families recipients to provide that the Family Support Division shall disregard two-thirds of earned income when determining eligibility. There shall not be a time limit placed on the use of the disregard and it shall be applied on all income eligibility tests except gross income.

ADRIANE CROUSE