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MT SB199

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Trebas

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the fixed June 30, 2025 termination date for Montana's Medicaid expansion program (HELP Act), replacing it with contingent termination only if federal waivers are not obtained

  • Narrows community engagement exemptions by eliminating exemptions for those participating in TANF/SNAP work requirements, experiencing chronic homelessness, or living in high-poverty areas

  • Reduces qualifying activities for the 80-hour monthly community engagement requirement by removing substance abuse education, community service/volunteer work, and other activities promoting work readiness

  • Maintains the taxpayer integrity fee structure of $100/month base plus $4/month for each $1,000 in excess property equity or $100 in agricultural land taxable value above $1,500

  • Includes a nonseverability clause stating if any part of the act is held unconstitutional, all other parts are invalid; effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Revise the Medicaid expansion program

Revenue, State

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare, and Safety1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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