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FL S0238
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends Medicaid eligibility for postpartum women from the federally defined postpartum period to a 365-day period beginning on the last day of pregnancy, whichever period is longer
- Applies to women living in families with income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level
- Removes outdated transitional language referencing the previous 150% federal poverty level threshold and a January 1, 1992 effective date
- Postpartum women covered under this provision are not subject to an assets test for Medicaid eligibility
- Sponsored by Senator Book with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Medicaid Eligibility
Last Action
Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2518 (Ch. 2021-41)
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Health Policy12/21/2020
Full Bill Text
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