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MO HJR40
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/18/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy LaFaver
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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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