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MO HJR40

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy LaFaver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to expand MO HealthNet eligibility effective January 1, 2017, to adults ages 19-64 with household income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level
  • Requires the amendment be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
  • Provides an alternative benefit package for newly eligible individuals, except those deemed "medically frail" who would receive full MO HealthNet coverage
  • Excludes from coverage individuals who are pregnant, enrolled in Medicare, or already eligible for mandatory MO HealthNet coverage
  • Requires parents or caretaker relatives to have their dependent children enrolled in MO HealthNet, CHIP, or other minimum essential coverage as a condition of receiving benefits

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the expansion of the MO HealthNet program

Last Action

Referred: Health and Mental Health Policy(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Mental Health5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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