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This bill aims to improve Medicaid coverage and support for military families during relocations by establishing new state plan requirements. Specifically, the bill requires states to automatically treat active-duty military members, recent veterans (within 12 months of service), and their dependents as state residents for Medicaid eligibility purposes when they relocate, unless the individual chooses otherwise. The bill also ensures that if a military family member was receiving or waiting for home and community-based services at the time of relocation, they will remain on the waiting list or continue receiving services, with the state required to complete an assessment and make an eligibility determination. For implementation, the bill allocates $1 million annually from 2025 through 2030 to help states adapt to these new requirements. The provisions will take effect immediately upon enactment, with some flexibility for states that may need to pass enabling legislation. The goal is to reduce bureaucratic barriers and provide more consistent healthcare access for military families who frequently move between states due to service requirements.

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