HB183 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary MooreRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Medicaid, expand program to provide assistance to state residents, provide appropriations for adequate funding

Summary

This bill would expand Alabama's Medicaid program to cover eligible low-income adults using ACA federal matching funds, with state agencies funding and implementing the program.

What This Bill Does

The bill would expand Medicaid to provide assistance to all persons who apply for and are determined eligible for assistance and for whom federal matching funds are available under the ACA. The Alabama Medicaid Agency would lead the expansion and coordinate with other state agencies, seeking help as needed to implement the program. The Legislature would annually appropriate adequate funding to the Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement and operate the expansion. The expansion aims to improve access to health care, reduce the uninsured rate, support hospitals, and stimulate the state's economy.

Who It Affects

• Uninsured or low-income Alabama residents who would become eligible for Medicaid with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level.
• The Alabama Medicaid Agency and other state agencies would be involved in implementing and supporting the expansion, and the Legislature would provide ongoing funding.

Key Provisions

• Expand Medicaid to provide assistance to all eligible individuals with federal matching funds available under the ACA; target includes residents with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level.
• Designate the Alabama Medicaid Agency as the lead agency to implement the expansion and require other state agencies to assist as requested; seek assistance from federal or other entities as appropriate.
• Require annual appropriations by the Legislature for adequate funding to implement and operate the expansion.
• Take effect immediately after passage and governor approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

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