Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SJR 5 — DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT A STATE PLAN AMENDMENT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.

Last action — Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a state plan amendment increasing eligibility for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports to 300% of SSI, which is consistent with the eligibility limit in all other states and the District of Columbia.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

  2. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

  3. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (55)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR 5 do?
This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a state plan amendment increasing eligibility for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports to 300% of SSI, which is consistent with the eligibility limit in all other states and the District of Columbia.
Who sponsors SJR 5?
SJR 5 is sponsored by Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin, Mara Gorman (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), and Nicole Poore (Democratic).
What is the current status of SJR 5?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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