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This bill specifies that children under 19 years of age who are diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) or other metabolic or genetic diseases identified by the state health department will be automatically eligible for MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program) coverage. The key provision is that these children will be continuously enrolled in MO HealthNet until they turn 19, regardless of changes in their household's income or assets. Parents or guardians will not need to recertify the child's eligibility or undergo repeated eligibility reviews during this period, unless the child moves out of state or the parent opts out of the coverage. This change is subject to approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and aims to ensure consistent healthcare coverage for children with specific diagnosed medical conditions, removing potential barriers to ongoing medical care that might arise from fluctuating household financial circumstances.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1382&year=2025&code=R