Making permanent the extended protection under medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment

(a) In general Section 1924(h)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–5(h)(1)(A)) is amended by striking (at the option of the State) is described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) and inserting is an eligible individual (as defined in section 1905(ll)(3)). (b) Conforming amendment Section 2404 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–5 note) is amended by striking September 30, 2027 and inserting the date of enactment of the HCBS Access Act.