Lets some people with childhood disabilities more easily qualify for Medicaid
This bill would make it easier for some people with childhood disabilities to get Medicaid. It would change how Medicaid eligibility is decided for individuals who receive child's insurance benefits because of a disability that started when they were young. These individuals would be automatically considered eligible for Medicaid if they would otherwise qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Currently, individuals who get child's insurance benefits are not automatically considered to be receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Medicaid eligibility. This is true even if they would otherwise qualify for SSI. If this bill becomes law, these individuals would be treated as if they receive SSI benefits for Medicaid eligibility. This applies as long as they would qualify for SSI without their child's insurance benefits. This would simplify their access to Medicaid.
HR 9846 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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