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SC S0996

SC S0996
Medicaid


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Introduced
01/19/2022
In Committee
01/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 44-6-120 So As To Provide That Beginning January 1, 2022, An Adult Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Younger Whose Income Is At Or Below One Hundred Thirty-three Percent Of The Federal Poverty Level, With A Five Percent Income Disregard, Is Eligible For Medicaid As Provided For In The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, And Amendments To That Act.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Laws of South Carolina to provide that beginning January 1, 2023, an adult 65 years of age or younger whose income is at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, with a 5% income disregard, is eligible for Medicaid as provided for in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its amendments.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 01/19/2022)

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