What does Preamble of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To secure the rights and dignity of marriage for Disabled Adult Children, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act.

What does ELIMINATION OF MARRIAGE RESTRICTION FOR DISABLED ADULT of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This section amends Section 202(d) of the Social Security Act. The amendment strikes the phrase 'was unmarried and' from paragraph (1)(B). Paragraph (1)(D) of Section 202(d) is revised to read 'the month in which such child dies.' Paragraph (5) of Section 202(d) is struck. Section 202(s)(2) of the Social Security Act is amended by striking '(d)(5)'. The purpose of these amendments is to eliminate a marriage restriction for disabled adult children.

What does MODIFICATION OF RULES TO DETERMINE MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS. of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This section modifies rules determining marital relationships within the Social Security Act. Section 1614(d) of the Social Security Act is amended to consider individuals married under section 216(h)(1) for title II purposes as married for purposes of the entire title, starting from the date of determination or benefits application. Title XVI of the Social Security Act is amended to replace references to 'husband and wife' with 'two married individuals' or 'married' in sections 1611(e)(3), 1614(b), and 1631(b)(1)(A)(i).

What does INCOME AND RESOURCE DEEMING RULES. of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This section amends Section 1614(f) of the Social Security Act. The amendment adds a new subsection (5) to this section. For determining eligibility and benefit amounts, the income and resources of one spouse are deemed not to include the income or resources of the other spouse. This applies to married individuals entitled to a child's insurance benefit based on a disability under section 202(d), or the spouse of such an individual.

What does RETENTION OF MEDICAID FOR CERTAIN MARRIED INDIVIDUALS. of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to address Medicaid eligibility for certain married individuals. Specifically, it applies to states that have opted into section 1902(f). It concerns married individuals who are entitled to a child's insurance benefit based on a disability or are the spouse of such an individual. These individuals must also be eligible for medical assistance under the state plan if they were unmarried. If these criteria are met, the individual will remain eligible for medical assistance under the state plan.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding benefits for Disabled Adult Children. It states that Disabled Adult Children, if married, should maintain eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits under the same terms as if unmarried, irrespective of state laws. The legislation should not affect a Disabled Adult Child's Medicaid eligibility compared to their eligibility when unmarried. Eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits for Disabled Adult Children should not be impacted by 'holding out' status as defined in 42 U.S.C. section 1382c(d). Disabled Adult Children's eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits should not be based on geographic location or U.S. residency.

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Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act

Last updated: 2/14/2025 · Introduced: 2/14/2025

Author: Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill removes a marriage restriction from Social Security Act provisions related to Disabled Adult Children, allowing them to receive benefits regardless of marital status.
The bill modifies how marital relationships are determined within the Social Security Act to ensure consistent treatment of married individuals for benefit purposes.
This legislation prevents the income and resources of one spouse from being considered when determining eligibility and benefit amounts for individuals receiving a child's insurance benefit based on a disability or their spouse.

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