23RS HB 281

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Last Action	02/14/23: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for postpartum behavioral healthcare.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	141
Sponsors	R. Roarx, C. Aull, G. Brown Jr., D. Grossberg, J. Raymond
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 205.592 to extend Medicaid coverage for pregnant women from twelve months to twenty-four months; and extend coverage to both parents; require state agencies to request federal authorization if necessary.
Index Headings of Original Version	Public Medical Assistance - Medicaid coverage, pregnant women and new parents, extension State Agencies - Department for Medicaid Services, pregnant women and new parents, coverage extension Women - Medicaid coverage, pregnant women and new parents, extension Medicaid - Pregnant women and new parents, coverage extension