Increased Support: Free Diapers and Incontinence Supplies for Low-Income Families
This Act allocates $200 million annually from 2024 to 2027 to help low-income families afford diapers for infants, toddlers, and medically complex children, as well as adult incontinence supplies. The funding is channeled through the Social Services Block Grant program, ensuring that the assistance received does not jeopardize eligibility for other federal aid programs. Furthermore, medically necessary diapers and supplies can now be paid for using pre-tax health savings accounts (HSA/FSA).
Key points
New federal funding ($200 million annually) for 2024-2027 dedicated to distributing free diapers and incontinence supplies to low-income families.
Assistance is available for families earning up to 200% of the Federal poverty line, covering young children and adults with disabilities.
Medically necessary diapers and supplies are now classified as qualified medical expenses for HSA, FSA, and HRA accounts (for expenses incurred after December 31, 2024).
Medically complex children covered by Medicaid waivers are guaranteed a minimum of 200 medically necessary diapers per month.
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