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IN SB0412
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jean Breaux
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AI Summary
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Extends Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment to eligible pregnant women for the full duration of pregnancy plus one year postpartum, up from the standard 60-day postpartum period
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Eligibility applies to pregnant women with family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
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Coverage continues regardless of any changes in family income during the pregnancy and one-year postpartum period
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Amends Indiana Code IC 12-15-2-13, with an effective date of July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Medicaid addiction treatment for pregnant women. Provides that Medicaid for substance abuse treatment is available to certain pregnant women for the duration of the pregnancy and for the one year postpartum period that begins on the last day of the pregnancy, without regard to any change in income of the family of which she is a member during that time.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019