Bill > HB37

This bill clarifies requirements for the Medicaid medically needy program in Montana. It establishes that eligible individuals may not be required to qualify for the program through only one method, such as making a cash payment or incurring medical expenses. The bill also clarifies that medical expenses for home and community-based services waiver participants must be counted in the same manner as medical expenses for other medically needy individuals when determining eligibility. The bill amends several sections of Montana law related to Medicaid eligibility and administration.