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ME LD842
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Talbot Ross
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AI Summary
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Expands Maine Rx Plus Program eligibility to noncitizen residents with income at or below 350% of the federal poverty level who have type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease and are ineligible for federal Medicaid due to immigration status
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Extends MaineCare coverage effective July 1, 2026 to noncitizen residents age 21+ who would qualify for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) but for immigration status, or who have cancer, organ failure, or type 1 diabetes
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to fund coverage through state appropriations, with implementation not contingent on federal waiver approval or federal matching funds
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Directs the Office of MaineCare Services to convene a stakeholder group by October 1, 2025 to review emergency Medicaid programs and recommend expanded coverage for conditions including bone fractures, dialysis, and hypertensive/diabetic emergencies
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Requires adoption of implementing rules by July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Amending the Laws Governing the MaineCare, Maine Rx Plus and Emergency MaineCare Programs
Medicaid
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/20/2025