HI HCR39

Health Data Advisory Council requested to confirm the number of uninsured children statewide and per county in 2025, examining at least 60 days of de-identified hospital and emergency department claims data.

Med-QUEST Division requested to estimate state-related costs of expanding continuous Medicaid coverage for children ages 6-18 from current two years to up to twelve years following eligibility.

Med-QUEST Division requested to estimate the number of uninsured and underinsured children ineligible for Med-QUEST under federal regulations and the cost of covering them.

Med-QUEST Division and State Health Planning and Development Agency requested to collaborate on proposing policy changes needed to achieve universal health insurance coverage for children, including consideration of federal Medicaid policy changes.

Med-QUEST Division and State Health Planning and Development Agency required to submit a report with data, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 Regular Session convenes.