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AK HB59

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows pregnant women determined eligible for Medicaid benefits to remain eligible postpartum for the maximum period authorized under federal law
  • Requires the Department of Health to submit amendments to the state Medicaid plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to allow postpartum medical assistance for up to 12 months under 42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(16)
  • Makes the expansion of postpartum Medicaid eligibility conditional on approval by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Requires the health commissioner to notify the revisor of statutes in writing within 30 days after federal approval of the state plan amendments
  • Takes effect the day after the revisor of statutes receives notice of federal approval from the health commissioner

Legislative Description

Medicaid Eligibility: Postpartum Mothers

Health & Social Services

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/8/2023
Health & Social Services2/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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