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This bill modifies Alaska's medical assistance (Medicaid) eligibility rules to provide continuous coverage for children under six years old. Specifically, the bill requires the state's Department of Health to allow children under six who are determined eligible for medical benefits to remain continuously covered until they reach six years old, regardless of potential changes in their family's income or circumstances. The bill also requires the department to submit necessary amendments or waivers to the federal Department of Health and Human Services for approval by July 1, 2027. The provisions will only take effect after federal approval or a determination that approval is not needed, and the health commissioner must notify the state's revisor of statutes within 30 days of such approval or determination. This change aims to ensure stable healthcare coverage for young children by preventing potential disruptions in their medical assistance benefits during their early developmental years.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB151