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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTORY TRIGGER FOR DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION IF THE FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE FALLS BELOW NINETY PERCENT.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates a specific statutory provision (G.S. 108A-54.3C) that previously allowed for the discontinuation of Medicaid expansion coverage if federal financial support (known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage or FMAP) fell below 90%. By repealing this section of law, the bill ensures that Medicaid expansion coverage for eligible populations will continue regardless of potential reductions in federal funding support. In the context of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, this change provides more stability and predictability for healthcare coverage, preventing automatic termination of benefits if federal matching funds decrease. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, which means the protection for Medicaid expansion coverage will be implemented right away.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (28)
Bryan Cohn (D)*,
Sarah Crawford (D)*,
Ray Jeffers (D)*,
Dante Pittman (D)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Vernetta Alston (D),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Tracy Clark (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Monika Johnson-Hostler (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Jordan Lopez (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Renée Price (D),
James Roberson (D),
Phil Rubin (D),
Brian Turner (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H619 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H619v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H619v0.pdf |
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