Bill · S. 3690· Senate(119-S-3690)
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/27/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026'', aims to change the Social Security Act. It specifically seeks to remove certain age restrictions regarding Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. The legislation modifies how various groups are described to include individuals who are at least 16 years of age. These changes affect the optional buy-in groups within the Medicaid program.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill directly expands Medicaid accessibility for people with disabilities who are working.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+6
The bill removes age barriers that previously limited Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill provides more health coverage options for low-income workers with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Medicaid Eligibility: The bill removes the age restriction of ``but less than 65'' for certain groups, which allows individuals to access Medicaid regardless of being under that age limit (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(a)(3)).
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Support for Working Adults with Disabilities: The bill adds a new group of individuals to the Medicaid description: those who would be considered to be receiving supplemental security income if it were not for their earnings exceeding specific limits (Section 2(a)(2)(C)).
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Accessibility for Younger Individuals: By including individuals who are ``at least 16 years of age,'' the bill provides a pathway for coverage for younger working adults with disabilities (Section 2(a)(2)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Young Adults+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 1/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
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