Senate Bill 1153 Summary

• Sets eligibility for the county medically indigent program and catastrophic health care cost program at or below 138% of the current federal poverty level.

• Defines "federal poverty level" as current poverty guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services to determine eligibility for assistance.

• Revises the definition of "medically indigent" to clarify that a person may qualify if at or below 138% of federal poverty level and meets all other chapter requirements.

• Corrects a code reference in section 67-7903 from section 31-3502(189) to properly reference the limitations on necessary medical services for the county indigent program.

• Becomes effective March 1, 2016.