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This bill makes several significant changes to Montana's Medicaid program by expanding covered services and eliminating certain termination dates. Specifically, the bill adds two new types of services to Medicaid coverage: auxiliary personnel services (including community health integration and principal illness navigation) and traditional healing services provided by recognized tribal providers in specific healthcare facilities. The bill defines "traditional healing services" as culturally appropriate healing methods for physical, mental, and emotional health. It requires the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to seek federal approval for these new services through waivers and state plan amendments, and mandates consultation with tribal and Indian health officials. The bill also removes previously established termination dates for certain Medicaid program provisions, effectively making the Medicaid expansion program permanent. Additionally, the bill requires the secretary of state to notify all federally recognized tribal governments in Montana about the legislation and specifies that most provisions will become effective upon passage, with some sections contingent on federal approval.

Health and Social Services

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0702