AK HJR20

Urges United States Congress and the President to maintain health insurance coverage for individuals currently covered by Medicaid expansion in Alaska.

Medicaid expansion has provided health care to more than 30,000 Alaskans with a maximum annual income of $20,300 for a single person.

Medicaid expansion provides behavioral health treatment to 16,000 Alaskans, including substance abuse and post-incarceration treatment services.

Medicaid expansion has infused hundreds of millions of dollars into Alaska's economy, created jobs, and reduced uncompensated hospital care by tens of millions of dollars.

Resolution directs copies to be sent to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, relevant committee chairs, and Alaska's congressional delegation.