ME LD782

Increases the income eligibility limit for qualified elderly and disabled persons from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line

Raises the income eligibility limit for parents and caretaker relatives of eligible children from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line

Extends MaineCare eligibility for legally admitted noncitizens from under 21 years of age to under 23 years of age, where federal law allows

Increases maximum asset limits for those subject to asset testing from $8,000 to $15,000 for individuals and from $12,000 to $25,000 for multi-person households

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules setting asset limits for individuals working with a disabling condition to match the new $15,000/$25,000 thresholds