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Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3690| Senate 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Social Security Act to eliminate the upper age limit for working adults with disabilities seeking Medicaid eligibility through buy-in programs. Currently, these programs often restrict eligibility to individuals under 65 years of age, creating a coverage gap for those who continue to work past that age. Specifically, the legislation removes the phrase "but less than 65" from relevant sections, allowing individuals aged 16 and older to qualify, provided they would otherwise be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) but for their earnings. This change ensures that working adults with disabilities can maintain crucial Medicaid coverage regardless of their age, promoting continued employment and access to necessary medical assistance. States currently offering such programs are granted a transition period until January 1, 2028, to comply with these new requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5070
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1598
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5070
    Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1598
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3690| Senate 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
This bill amends the Social Security Act to eliminate the upper age limit for working adults with disabilities seeking Medicaid eligibility through buy-in programs. Currently, these programs often restrict eligibility to individuals under 65 years of age, creating a coverage gap for those who continue to work past that age. Specifically, the legislation removes the phrase "but less than 65" from relevant sections, allowing individuals aged 16 and older to qualify, provided they would otherwise be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) but for their earnings. This change ensures that working adults with disabilities can maintain crucial Medicaid coverage regardless of their age, promoting continued employment and access to necessary medical assistance. States currently offering such programs are granted a transition period until January 1, 2028, to comply with these new requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5070
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1598
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5070
    Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1598
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted