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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Passed
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provide requirements for coverage of abortion under Medicaid and CHIP
AI Summary
This bill provides requirements for coverage of abortion under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Montana. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing Medicaid coverage for abortion services only if the life of the mother is endangered, the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or the abortion is medically necessary. Physicians must certify the specific circumstances to receive Medicaid reimbursement.
2. Requiring prior authorization for abortion services, except for treatments related to incomplete abortion, miscarriage, or septic abortion. Detailed supporting documentation must be submitted with the prior authorization request or claim for payment.
3. Defining the terms "abortion" and "physician" for the purposes of this law.
4. Amending the Medicaid statute to specify that the provisions of this new law on abortion coverage must be complied with.
The bill is intended to be codified as part of Montana's Medicaid law and takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(H) Signed by Governor (on 05/15/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=544&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231 |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0599/HB0544_X.pdf |
| Fiscal Note HB0544_1 | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/FNPDF/HB0544_1.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0599/HB0544_1.pdf |
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