Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to treat certain individuals receiving child's insurance benefits as receiving supplemental security income benefits for purposes of determining Medicaid eligibility.
HB9846 proposes to change how certain children receiving insurance benefits are treated for Medicaid eligibility. Specifically, it aims to treat these children as if they were receiving supplemental security income benefits. This change would simplify the process for these families to qualify for Medicaid, potentially making healthcare more accessible.
This bill would primarily affect children who receive insurance benefits and their families. By treating these benefits similarly to supplemental security income, it could help ensure that more children have access to necessary healthcare services. Families currently receiving these benefits might find it easier to qualify for Medicaid, reducing some of the administrative burdens involved in the application process.
HB9846 was introduced on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. These committees will review the bill to assess its impact and feasibility, marking the next step in its journey through the legislative process.
