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This bill establishes the Affordable Medicaid Buy-In Program, a state-administered public option health insurance plan that leverages the Medicaid coverage structure. The plan is available to West Virginia residents who are ineligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and whose employer has not disenrolled or denied them from employer-sponsored health coverage on the basis that they would qualify for the Buy-In plan. The plan provides comprehensive benefits, with cost-sharing assistance available for eligible residents based on household income. The Department of Health and Human Resources is responsible for administering the plan, including setting premium rates, establishing an affordability scale, and seeking opportunities to reduce costs. The bill also creates an advisory council to provide guidance on the plan's implementation and evaluation.

Health and Social Services

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