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AR HB1465
Bill
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Josh Miller
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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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