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GA SB324

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Jordan

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women to not less than 12 months following the date of giving birth or experiencing an involuntary miscarriage
  • Amends Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 49-4-159
  • Requires the Department of Community Health to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if necessary to implement the extended coverage
  • Sponsored by Senators Jordan (6th), Butler (55th), Williams (39th), Anderson (43rd), and Seay (34th)

Legislative Description

Medicaid; coverage for pregnant women for a period of not less than 12 months; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

1/29/2020

Full Bill Text

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