HB448 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Medicaid, extend postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women to one year after birth

Summary

HB448 would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women from 60 days after birth to at least 12 months after delivery.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill requires Alabama's Medicaid program to provide medical assistance to eligible pregnant women for not less than 12 months after delivery or involuntary miscarriage. It may require a federal waiver or authorization to implement, and the Alabama Medicaid Agency could delay implementation until such approval is granted. The change would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Pregnant women eligible for Medicaid in Alabama would receive extended postpartum health coverage for a full year after delivery or miscarriage.
• The Alabama Medicaid Agency would be responsible for implementing the extension and coordinating any required federal approvals, potentially affecting its administrative processes and timeline.

Key Provisions

• Extends Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women from 60 days to not less than 12 months after delivery or involuntary miscarriage.
• The Alabama Medicaid Agency must implement the extension and seek any necessary federal waiver or authorization before or during implementation, delaying if needed until approval is granted.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Medicaid