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AR HB1465

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Josh Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Human Services from approving new enrollment in Medicaid expansion (under section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Social Security Act) effective July 1, 2017
  • Allows renewal of enrollment for currently enrolled individuals who continue to meet all eligibility requirements and maintain federal matching assistance percentages established as of January 1, 2017
  • Requires the Department of Human Services to amend the Medicaid State Plan and file necessary waivers with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the enrollment freeze
  • Declares an emergency based on findings that the Medicaid Expansion Program has reached unsustainable levels and enrollment stoppage is necessary for program solvency
  • Takes effect immediately upon Governor's approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override by the legislature

Legislative Description

To Create The Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Freeze Act Of 2017; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/1/2017
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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