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PA HB90

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Owlett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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