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PA HB2429
In public assistance, further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.
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Introduced
06/20/2024
06/20/2024
In Committee
07/12/2024
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Human Services Code to update the provisions for Medicaid/Medical Assistance eligibility for incarcerated individuals. It allows the Department of Human Services (DHS) to temporarily suspend Medicaid coverage for incarcerated recipients, but requires the department to determine eligibility upon release. The bill also authorizes DHS to establish a reentry program starting in 2026 that would provide substance use disorder treatment, case management services, and a 30-day supply of medication to eligible incarcerated individuals prior to their release from participating county correctional institutions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (19)
Tim Briggs (D)*,
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 07/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2429 |
| House Fiscal Note PN 3343 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2023/0/HB2429P3343.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2429&pn=3343 |
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