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AL HB448
Bill
Status
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Laura Hall
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AI Summary
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Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months for women eligible for medical assistance for pregnant women following delivery or involuntary miscarriage.
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Requires Alabama Medicaid Agency to continue providing medical assistance to eligible women for not less than 12 months after childbirth or miscarriage.
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Authorizes Alabama Medicaid Agency to request federal waiver or authorization if necessary for implementation and permits delayed implementation pending federal approval.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Medicaid, extend postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women to one year after birth
Medicaid
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means General Fund
3/12/2020