SB92 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford, Jr.

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

William “Bill” M. BeasleyVivian Davis FiguresGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyQuinton RossRodger SmithermanHank Sanders

Session

Regular Session 2014

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

SB92 would expand Alabama Medicaid to cover all individuals eligible for ACA federal matching funds, with the state implementing and funding the expansion.

What This Bill Does

It directs Medicaid to provide assistance to all applicants who are eligible for expansion funds under the ACA. The Alabama Medicaid Agency would be the lead implementer and can seek help from other state or federal entities, with all state agencies required to assist. The Legislature would annually appropriate sufficient funds to operate the expansion. The bill notes that the federal government would pay most of the costs: 100% for the first three years, then 95% in 2017, and 90% in 2020.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who apply for Medicaid and qualify under the ACA expansion and would gain coverage.
• Alabama Medicaid Agency, which would lead the expansion's implementation and coordinate assistance from other agencies.
• Other state agencies and entities that would be required to provide assistance in implementing the expansion.
• The Alabama Legislature and state budget process, which would provide annual funding for implementing and operating the expansion.

Key Provisions

• Medicaid shall provide assistance to all persons who apply and are determined eligible for assistance and for whom ACA federal matching funds are available.
• The Alabama Medicaid Agency is the lead agency for implementing the expansion and may seek assistance from other agencies; all state agencies must provide assistance as requested.
• The Legislature shall annually appropriate adequate funding to the Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement and operate the expansion.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.
• Funding structure: 100% federal match for the first three years (starting in 2014), 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