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This bill amends Alaska's medical assistance law to expand optional medical services by adding family planning services and supplies for individuals of childbearing age who are not pregnant and have a household income at or below 225 percent of the federal poverty line. The bill requires the Department of Health to submit amendments to the state's Medicaid plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for approval. The bill has a conditional effect, meaning it will only take effect on January 1, 2026, if the federal department either approves the plan amendments or determines that its approval is not necessary. Once approved, the amendment will allow more low-income individuals to access family planning services through Medicaid, potentially helping to prevent unintended pregnancies and support reproductive health for those who might not otherwise have access to such services.

Health and Social Services

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