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AK HB59
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rules
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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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