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Introduced
12/10/2020
12/10/2020
In Committee
12/21/2020
12/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising the period of eligibility for Medicaid for postpartum women, etc.
AI Summary
This bill extends the Medicaid eligibility period for postpartum women from the federal requirement of 60 days to 365 days, or the longer of the two periods. It also removes the specific income threshold of 150% and 185% of the federal poverty level, instead referring more broadly to the income tests set forth in federal and state law. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2518 (Ch. 2021-41) (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/238 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/238/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/238/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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