AL HB524

Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an income-based threshold for Medicaid eligibility in Alabama.

Qualifies individuals under 65 years of age who are not pregnant and not otherwise eligible for assistance under Chapter 6, Title 22, Code of Alabama 1975 for Medicaid benefits if their income is at or below 138 percent of the nonfarm income federal poverty level for their applicable family size.

References the federal medical assistance provision at 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) as the basis for eligibility qualification.

Requires an election to be held in accordance with Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws for voter approval of the amendment.

Directs election officials to place the amendment on ballots with a specific description stating the 138 percent income threshold (described as 133 percent plus 5 percent) relative to the federal poverty level.