H01222023 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.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
OverathirdofwomeninIdahodonothavehealthinsurancepriortopregnancyanddonothaveaccesstohealth coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. Infants and toddlers are behind in well child visits and developmental screenings. Idaho’s rate of uninsured children is also on the rise. 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 10, 2023