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FL S0882
Bill
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Smith
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AI Summary
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Increases the family income threshold for Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women and children under age 1 from 185 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty level
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Removes outdated transitional language referencing the January 1, 1992 effective date for the previous 185 percent threshold
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Maintains that pregnant women and children under age 1 meeting the income threshold are not subject to an assets test for Medicaid eligibility
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Preserves the requirement that pregnant women applying through qualified Medicaid providers must be offered presumptive eligibility
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Effective date of July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Eligibility for Medical Assistance and Related Services
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Health Policy12/3/2015
Full Bill Text
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