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NJ A3172
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cleopatra Tucker
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AI Summary
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Veterans and surviving spouses of veterans over age 65 would have their VA Aid and Attendance pension benefits excluded from income calculations when determining Medicaid eligibility in New Jersey
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Aid and Attendance benefits are federal pension add-on payments for veterans who need help with daily activities, reside in nursing homes/assisted living, are bedridden, or have limited eyesight
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The 2022 maximum annual Aid and Attendance benefit ranges from $24,610 for a single veteran to $39,036 for married veteran couples both qualifying, plus $2,523 per dependent child
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The Commissioner of Human Services must apply for necessary federal state plan amendments or waivers to implement the change and maintain federal Medicaid funding
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Implementation requires federal approval and is intended to prevent veterans from losing Medicaid eligibility solely due to receiving Aid and Attendance benefits that help cover in-home or nursing home care costs
Legislative Description
Requires DHS to disregard certain federal pension benefits for veterans in making Medicaid eligibility determinations.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
6/16/2025