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ID S1101
Bill
Status
2/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Revises eligibility policy so county medically indigent program and catastrophic health care cost program are not responsible for individuals over 138% of federal poverty level, and are only responsible for individuals between 100-138% of federal poverty level in limited circumstances.
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Defines "Federal poverty level" as current poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to determine eligibility for assistance.
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Revises "medically indigent" definition to clarify that persons at or below 100% of federal poverty level may qualify, persons over 138% cannot qualify, and persons between 100-138% only qualify if they experience a qualifying event under the Affordable Care Act and cannot purchase insurance.
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Amends Section 67-7903 to apply limitations in Section 31-3502(189)B to the county indigent program regarding verification of lawful presence for public benefits.
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Effective date: March 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the declaration of policy relating to who is eligible for the County Medically Indigent Program and Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program; to define "federal poverty level" and to revise the definition of "medically indigent."
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Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
2/17/2015