Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 5 is a joint resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT A STATE PLAN AMENDMENT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate