SB182 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

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

SB182 would expand Alabama's Medicaid program to cover all individuals eligible for ACA Medicaid expansion with available federal matching funds, and assign implementation and funding responsibilities to the state.

What This Bill Does

It expands Medicaid to provide assistance to all eligible applicants for whom ACA federal matching funds are available. The Alabama Medicaid Agency would lead the implementation and may seek help from other state or federal agencies, with other state entities required to assist as requested. The Legislature would provide annual funding to implement and operate the expansion. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who apply for Medicaid and are determined eligible for assistance, specifically those for whom ACA federal matching funds are available (expansion population).
• Alabama Medicaid Agency, which would lead the implementation of the expansion and coordinate with other agencies.
• Other state agencies or entities that would provide requested assistance to implement the expansion.
• State taxpayers and the general state budget, via annual appropriations to fund the expansion.

Key Provisions

• Expands Medicaid to provide assistance to all eligible persons for whom federal matching funds are available under the ACA.
• Designates the Alabama Medicaid Agency as the lead agency to implement the expansion and authorizes it to seek assistance from other state or federal entities; other agencies must provide assistance as requested.
• Requires the Legislature to annually appropriate adequate funding to the Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement and operate the expansion.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.

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

Subjects

Health