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This bill expands Medicaid optional services in Alaska to include family planning services and supplies for individuals of child-bearing 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 amend and submit the state's Medicaid plan to the federal government for approval. The bill's implementation is conditional, meaning it will only take effect if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approves the amendments to the state plan or determines that approval is not necessary, with a deadline of January 1, 2026. If the conditions are met, the bill will take effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation aims to increase access to family planning services for low-income individuals who are not currently pregnant by adding these services to the list of optional Medicaid services that the state can provide.

Health and Social Services

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