SB355 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

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

SB355 would expand Alabama's Medicaid program to cover all eligible individuals with ACA federal matching funds, with the state Medicaid Agency leading implementation and funding.

What This Bill Does

The bill would extend Medicaid to any applicant who is eligible and for whom ACA-based federal matching funds are available. The Alabama Medicaid Agency would lead the implementation and can seek help from other state or federal agencies, while other state agencies would provide the requested assistance. The Legislature would annually appropriate funds to support implementing and operating the expansion. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who would become eligible for Medicaid under the ACA expansion
• Alabama Medicaid Agency, which would lead the implementation of the expansion
• Other state agencies and entities that would be required to provide assistance as needed

Key Provisions

• Expand Medicaid to provide assistance to all persons eligible for whom ACA federal matching funds are available
• Alabama Medicaid Agency shall lead implementation and may seek assistance from other agencies; other state agencies shall provide assistance as requested
• Legislature shall annually appropriate adequate funding to implement and operate the expansion
• Effective date: first day of the third month following passage and 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