HB468 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

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

Summary

HB468 would extend Alabama Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women from 60 days after birth to at least 12 months after delivery or miscarriage.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill requires the Alabama Medicaid Agency to provide medical assistance to pregnant women eligible for Medicaid for not less than 12 months after delivery or an involuntary miscarriage. If a federal waiver or authorization is needed to implement this change, the agency may delay starting the extended coverage until the waiver is granted. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Pregnant women who are eligible for Medicaid will receive at least 12 months of postpartum medical coverage after delivery or miscarriage.
• The Alabama Medicaid Agency and the federal waiver processes may be involved in implementing the extended coverage.

Key Provisions

• Not less than 12 months of Medicaid coverage for eligible women after delivery or involuntary miscarriage.
• If a federal waiver/authorization is required, the agency must seek it and may delay implementation until granted.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval (or as otherwise lawfully enacted).

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Subjects

Medicaid