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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-6-120 So As To Provide That Beginning January 1, 2024, 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 proposes to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to expand Medicaid eligibility to adults 65 years of age or younger with incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, with a 5% income disregard, as provided for in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill cites economic and moral reasons for the state to participate in the Medicaid expansion, including the availability of significant federal funding, job creation, and improved access to healthcare for uninsured South Carolinians. The bill would make the Medicaid expansion effective starting January 1, 2024, upon approval by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers (on 02/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3206&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3206_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3206_20221208.htm |
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