AK HB270

Amends AS 47.07.020(b) to modify eligibility for medical assistance for persons in medical or intermediate care facilities.

Changes income threshold for facility residents from a fixed amount of $1,656 per month to 300 percent of the supplemental security income benefit rate under federal law.

Maintains eligibility for persons in medical or intermediate care facilities whose income does not exceed the 300 percent threshold and who would not qualify for optional state supplementary payments if discharged.

Updates reference from specific dollar amount to federal benefit rate to allow automatic adjustments as federal rates change.