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FL S0238

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Book

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

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  • Removes outdated transitional language referencing the previous 150% federal poverty level threshold and a January 1, 1992 effective date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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