SB259 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford, Jr.

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Linda Coleman-MadisonTammy IronsGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyBobby D. SingletonQuinton RossHank SandersWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyVivian Davis FiguresRodger SmithermanPriscilla Dunn

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Medicaid, expanded to include persons for whom matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement, appropriation

Summary

SB259 would expand Alabama's Medicaid program to cover people who qualify for ACA Medicaid expansion using federal matching funds.

What This Bill Does

It extends Medicaid to all eligible individuals under the ACA expansion when federal matching funds are available. The Alabama Medicaid Agency would lead the expansion and can request help from other state or federal agencies; other state agencies would provide the requested assistance. The Legislature would annually appropriate funds to support the expansion. The bill notes the federal funding schedule: 100 percent for three years starting in 2014, then 95 percent in 2017 and 90 percent in 2020.

Who It Affects

• Low income Alabama residents who would become eligible for Medicaid under the ACA expansion and gain access to coverage
• Alabama state government, particularly the Alabama Medicaid Agency, which would implement the expansion and coordinate assistance from other agencies, with annual funding appropriations

Key Provisions

• Expands Medicaid to provide assistance to all persons eligible for ACA funding when federal matching funds are available
• Directs the Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement the expansion and to lead coordination, with other state and federal agencies providing needed help
• Requires the Legislature to annually appropriate adequate funding to implement and operate the expansion
• Establishes an effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval
• Acknowledges the federal funding schedule for expansion: 100% federal share for three years starting in 2014, then 95% in 2017 and 90% in 2020

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health