HB 1536 (2022)
Expand postpartum coverage under Medicaid
Summary:
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to submit a state plan amendment expanding postpartum coverage under Medicaid. According to DHHS, the state provides Medicaid coverage to pregnant women with incomes up to 196% of the federal poverty level for 60 days postpartum, which would be extended to 12 months under the bill.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Tabled in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/31/2022 02:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 210-211
House Voting Date:
02/16/2022
