The purpose of this legislation, known as the Medicaid Equal Standards Act, is to introduce a resources test for individuals seeking eligibility for Medicaid under the expansion population. This means that states will be required to evaluate the financial resources of applicants to determine if they qualify for Medicaid assistance. Key provisions of this act include the establishment of a resources test that states must implement. This test will determine eligibility based on the value of an individual's resources, which cannot exceed a specified amount.