HB431 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Barbara Bigsby BoydNapoleon BracyPrince ChestnutAdline ClarkeAnthony DanielsBarbara DrummondBerry ForteJuandalynn GivanJeremy GrayRolanda HollisThomas JacksonSam JonesArtis McCampbellThad McClammyMary MooreTaShina MorrisNeil RaffertyJohn W. RogersPebblin W. Warren

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

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

Description

Under federal law, a pregnant woman who is eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid must be provided medical assistance for a period of 60 days after giving birth.

This bill would extend the period during which a pregnant woman who is eligible to receive medical assistance under Medicaid may continue to receive Medicaid assistance from 60 days to one year after giving birth.

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Subjects

Medicaid