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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to postpartum Medicaid coverage; amending s. 409.904, F.S.; authorizing the Agency for Health Care Administration to make payments for medical assistance and related services during a specified period to certain Medicaid-eligible postpartum women; authorizing the agency to seek federal waiver approval or submit state plan amendments as necessary; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration to make Medicaid payments for medical assistance and related services to eligible postpartum women for a period of up to 12 months or 365 days, subject to federal waiver approval or necessary state plan amendments. The bill aims to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum women, who are typically only covered for 60 days after giving birth, in order to address maternal health needs during the critical postpartum period.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Kamia Brown (D)*,
Christopher Benjamin (D),
James Bush (D),
Fentrice Driskell (D),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Marie Woodson (D),
Last Action
Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/645 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/645/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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