This Act may be cited as the Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026.

(a) In general Section 1905(a)(24) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(24)U.S. Code — Title 42, Section 1396d(a)(24)View official source on GovInfo) is amended by inserting who is unable to perform 3 or more activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and after to an individual. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished on or after January 12, 2027.