§ 14005.401 (operative January 1, 2026)

(a) The department shall seek a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver to implement an income disregard that would allow an aged, blind, or disabled individual who becomes ineligible for benefits under the Medi-Cal program pursuant to Section 14005.40 because of the state’s payment of the individual’s Medicare Part B premiums to remain eligible for the Medi-Cal program under Section 14005.40 if their income and resources otherwise meet all eligibility requirements.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this section by means of all-county letters, plan letters, plan or provider bulletins, or similar instructions until the time any necessary regulations are adopted.

(2) The department shall adopt regulations by January 1, 2030, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(c) This section shall be implemented only if, and to the extent that, federal financial participation is available and necessary federal approvals have been obtained.

(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2026.

(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 42, Sec. 82) by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 60. (AB 116) Effective June 30, 2025. Operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)