HJR176 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Merika ColemanPebblin W. WarrenThomas JacksonOliver RobinsonDavid ColstonDarrio MeltonMarcel BlackJohnny Mack MorrowJohn F. Knight JrDexter GrimsleyJames E. BuskeyRod ScottMary MooreGeorge “Tootie” BandyChris EnglandElaine BeechArtis McCampbellLawrence McAdoryGreg BurdineNapoleon BracyRichard LindseyJuandalynn GivanCraig FordBerry ForteThad McClammyJohn RobinsonJohn W. RogersCharles O. Newton

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Medicaid, urging Governor to expand under the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Summary

A resolution urging Alabama's governor to expand Medicaid under the ACA to improve health access and boost the state's economy and jobs.

What This Bill Does

The bill asks the Governor to expand Medicaid under the federal ACA. It argues expansion would give more Alabamians access to preventive care, reduce costs for treating the uninsured, and bring substantial federal funds and economic benefits to the state, with estimated net costs to the state offset by tax revenue gains and job creation.

Who It Affects

• Low-income Alabama residents up to 133% of the federal poverty level who would gain Medicaid coverage and access to preventive care.
• Alabama's state budget and economy, including projected tax revenue, federal funding flows, and potential job creation.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Governor to expand Medicaid in Alabama under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• States that expansion would improve access to care, reduce uninsured residents, and generate economic activity through federal funding (100% for three years starting in 2014, then 95% in 2017 and 90% by 2020), with estimated costs to the state and projected revenue gains.
• Provides specific economic and budget figures: estimated state cost of expansion at $771 million, potential to generate over $1.7 billion in additional state tax revenues and about $935 million in increased state budget revenue from 2014–2020, and overall substantial economic activity and job effects.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative