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GA HB1013
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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AI Summary
- Establishes the PeachCare for Adults Program to provide health coverage to uninsured adults ages 19–64 with incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level who are not enrolled in Medicaid, with program implementation required by January 1, 2021
- Requires the Board of Community Health to submit Section 1115 Medicaid waivers and Section 1332 ACA waivers by January 1, 2020, and to secure the enhanced federal matching funds available under the ACA's Medicaid expansion provisions
- Mandates coverage at minimum equal to Medicaid benefits, including ACA essential health benefits, maternity and newborn care extended for one year after birth, and all CDC-recommended vaccinations for children and adults
- Establishes an income-based premium affordability scale for enrolled persons with incomes above 100% of the federal poverty level, exempts those at or below 100% from premiums, and prohibits work requirements as a condition of enrollment
- Designates all existing Medicaid providers as program providers, sets reimbursement at Medicaid fee schedule rates, and requires the Department of Community Health to publish an annual report on enrollment, services, and expenditures
Legislative Description
PeachCare for Adults Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/27/2020
Full Bill Text
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