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SB 1708

SB 1708 - Under current law, the "Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program" expired on August 28, 2025. This act repeals that expiration date. SARAH HASKINS

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tracy McCreery

Missouri bill removes expiration date from Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program, ensuring permanent health coverage access for working disabled individuals without mandatory legislative review.

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1708

Legislative bill overview

SB 1708 removes the sunset provision from Missouri's Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program, allowing it to operate indefinitely rather than expiring on a set date. The program helps individuals with disabilities maintain health insurance coverage while working and earning income above certain thresholds.

Why is this important

This bill affects thousands of Missourians with disabilities by providing long-term certainty about health insurance access while they work toward self-sufficiency. Without the repeal, eligible participants would lose program protections when the expiration date arrived, potentially creating a gap in coverage and discouraging workforce participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Removing the sunset clause creates permanent state budget obligations without requiring periodic legislative review of program effectiveness and costs
  • Program evaluation: Eliminating the automatic expiration removes pressure to formally assess whether the program achieves its intended outcomes or needs restructuring
  • Legislative oversight: Some may argue indefinite programs reduce accountability compared to periodic reauthorization requirements that allow for updates based on current data and conditions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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