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.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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