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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Article 1, Chapter 6, Title 44 Of The 1976 Code, Relating To The Department Of Health And Human Services, By Adding Section 44-6-42, To Require The State Plan Prepared And Submitted By The South Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services For Federal Approval Pursuant To Subchapter Xix, Chapter 7, Title 42 Of The United States Code To Provide That Health Insurance Plans Offered Beginning January 1, 2021 Be Available To Adults Under Sixty-five Years Of Age Whose Income Does Not Exceed One Hundred Thirty-three Percent Of The Federal Poverty Level, With A Five Percent Income Disregard.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code to require the state's Medicaid program to provide health insurance coverage to adults under 65 years old whose income does not exceed 133% of the federal poverty level, with a 5% income disregard. The bill mandates that this new health insurance coverage be made available starting January 1, 2021, as part of the state's Medicaid plan that is submitted for federal approval under Subchapter XIX of the Social Security Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 01/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0210&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/210_20201209.htm |
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