Bill > HJR188

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to be voted on by Missouri citizens at the next general election in November 2026, or a special election, concerning MO HealthNet, which is Missouri's Medicaid program providing health coverage to low-income individuals. The amendment would repeal and replace Section 36(c) of Article IV of the Missouri Constitution. The core of the proposed change is to remove specific language that previously established eligibility standards for certain adults aged 19 to 65 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level, and instead grant the General Assembly the authority to determine MO HealthNet eligibility requirements, provided they are consistent with federal law. The resolution also includes provisions for submitting necessary state plan amendments to federal agencies and maximizing federal funding for the program. The official summary statement for voters clarifies that the amendment removes specific enrollment and eligibility standards previously in place and allows the General Assembly to set these requirements in line with federal regulations.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR188&year=2026&code=R