This bill modifies Medicaid's personal care services program to limit coverage more strictly. Specifically, it requires that individuals receiving personal care services under Medicaid must be unable to perform at least three or more activities of daily living—such as bathing, dressing, eating, or using the toilet—to qualify for these benefits. The change applies to Medicaid assistance provided starting January 12, 2027, and affects seniors and disabled individuals who rely on Medicaid-funded in-home care. The bill does not authorize new funding; rather, it narrows eligibility criteria for an existing Medicaid benefit. The restriction aims to target assistance to those with the greatest functional limitations, though critics might argue it could deny services to some individuals with significant care needs who fall below this three-activity threshold.
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