26RS HB 786

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Last Action	02/27/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	849
Sponsor	J. Watkins
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 205.592 to extend Medicaid eligibility for new parents from 12 months to 24 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Familly Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
Index Headings of Original Version	Health And Medical Services - Medicaid eligibility, 24 months postpartum, extension Medicaid - Eligibility, 24 months postpartum, extension Men - Medicaid eligibility, 24 months postpartum, extension Public Assistance - Medicaid eligibility, 24 months postpartum, extension Reproductive Issues - Medicaid eligibility, 24 months postpartum, extension Women - Medicaid eligibility, 24 months postpartum, extension