House Bill 173

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Last Action 01/04/22: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for postpartum behavioral healthcare.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 232
Sponsors M. Cantrell, R. Palumbo, J. Raymond, C. Stevenson, S. Westrom
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 205.592 to require Medicaid to cover behavioral health services for eligible pregnant women for 12 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to request federal authorization for a waiver if necessary.
Index Headings of Original Version Mental Health - Postpartum behavioral health services, Medicaid coverage, requirement
Public Medical Assistance - Postpartum behavioral health services, coverage, requirement
State Agencies - Department for Medicaid Services, postpartum behavioral health services, coverage
Women - Postpartum behavioral health services, Medicaid coverage, requirement
Medicaid - Postpartum behavioral health services, coverage, requirement

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01/04/22
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)


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