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LA SB135
LA SB135Requires the Department of Health to amend the Medicaid state plan to include certain additional pregnancy and postpartum coverage. (7/1/25) (EG +$7,769,540 GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
In Committee
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/03/2024
06/03/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 46:447.2(B)(1), to enact R.S. 46:447.2(A)(3) through (9), and to repeal R.S. 46:447.2(F), relative to pregnancy and postpartum Medicaid coverage; to provide for legislative findings; to require coverage for certain women; to repeal outdated provisions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Louisiana Department of Health to amend the state's Medicaid plan to include coverage for all pregnant women with incomes up to 185% of the federal poverty level, as well as 12 months of postpartum Medicaid coverage. The bill cites legislative findings on Louisiana's high maternal death rates, the increased risks for low-income women, and the importance of continuous postpartum coverage to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. The bill also repeals an outdated provision and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=SB135&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - SB135 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1369225 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1366565 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB135 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1367975 |
| Fiscal Note - SB135 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364195 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB135 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1350788 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1350786 |
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