AK HB61

Increases income threshold for children under 19 years of age from 175 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty line for Alaska to qualify for medical assistance.

Increases income threshold for pregnant women from 175 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty line for Alaska to qualify for medical assistance.

Specifies that poverty line calculations use Alaska-specific federal poverty guidelines as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Maintains existing medical assistance eligibility categories for other populations including disabled persons, foster children, and persons with breast or cervical cancer.