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PA HB90
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clinton Owlett
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AI Summary
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Requires all medical assistance applicants and recipients to cooperate with the Department of Human Services in securing medical support from noncustodial parents for any child receiving benefits
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Prohibits the department from accepting private agreements between custodial and noncustodial parents that would result in a child foregoing available medical support; such agreements are void as contrary to public policy
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Exempts cooperation requirements when the custodial parent is a domestic violence victim, when compliance would interrupt a child's continuity of medical care, or when pursuit of support would harm the child or custodial parent's well-being
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Requires noncustodial parents who withheld required information to reimburse the department for medical assistance costs provided to the child, while ensuring children remain eligible for benefits
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In public assistance, further providing for verification of eligibility.
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
1/14/2025