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ID H0122

ID H0122
Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE -- Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.

AI Summary

This bill amends and adds to existing law to modify the eligibility requirements for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Plan B and Medicaid. It increases the income threshold for CHIP Plan B from 185% to 255% of the federal poverty level, and for Medicaid from 133% to 205% of the federal poverty level for pregnant women. The bill also provides for a state plan amendment to extend Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for 12 months postpartum, in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare (on 02/13/2023)

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