Medicaid resources eligibility requirement

(a) In general Section 1902(e)(14)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(14)(C)) is amended to read as follows: (C) Resources test requirement (i) In general Except as provided in clause (iii), notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in the case of an individual with respect to whom a determination of income eligibility for medical assistance under the State plan or under any waiver of such plan is required, the State shall also apply a resources eligibility test that meets the requirement of clause (ii). (ii) Requirement A State resources eligibility test meets the requirement of this clause if the test precludes eligibility for any individual whose resources (as determined under section 1613 for purposes of the supplemental security income program) exceed the maximum amount of resources that an individual may have and obtain benefits under that program, or such amount as the State shall establish. (iii) No effect on continuous eligibility requirements for pregnant and postpartum women or children Nothing in this subparagraph shall affect the application of paragraph (6), (12), or (16) of this subsection (relating to continuous eligibility for pregnant and postpartum women and children under the age of 19).. (b) Conforming amendment Section 1902(e)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(6)) is amended by inserting or resources after income each place it appears. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.