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WY HB0004

WY HB0004
Medicaid twelve month postpartum coverage.


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
02/08/2023
Passed
03/01/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/03/2023

Introduced Session

2023 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to medical assistance and services; temporarily extending Medicaid medical assistance to qualifying pregnant women for twelve (12) months postpartum; making a conforming amendment; providing an appropriation; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

AI Summary

This bill temporarily extends Medicaid medical assistance to qualifying pregnant women for 12 months postpartum, makes a conforming amendment to existing law, provides an appropriation, requires rulemaking by the Department of Health, and sets effective dates. The bill aims to provide extended postpartum coverage for Medicaid recipients in Wyoming, in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The temporary extension of Medicaid coverage for 12 months after childbirth is intended to improve maternal health outcomes and access to healthcare during the critical postpartum period.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Labor, Health and Social Services (J)

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 152 (on 03/03/2023)

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