H02012023 Regular Session
Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE -- Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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OverathirdofwomeninIdahodonothavehealthinsurancepriortopregnancyanddonothaveaccesstohealth coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. This legislation will improve health access for pregnant/postpartum women and infants and ensure 12 months postpartum health coverage for women.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2023
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 23, 2023
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