HB360 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

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

Summary

HB360 would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women from 60 days after birth to at least 12 months after birth or miscarriage.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill requires Alabama Medicaid to provide medical assistance to eligible pregnant women for at least 12 months after delivery or involuntary miscarriage. If a federal waiver or authorization is needed to implement the change, the Medicaid Agency must request it and may delay the extension until approval. The new coverage would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Pregnant women eligible for Medicaid, who would receive at least 12 months of postpartum coverage instead of 60 days.
• Alabama Medicaid Agency, which must implement the extended coverage and handle any required federal waivers, potentially delaying implementation until those waivers are granted.

Key Provisions

• Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women to not less than 12 months after delivery or involuntary miscarriage.
• If a federal waiver or authorization is necessary for implementation, the Alabama Medicaid Agency must request it and may delay implementing the extension until approval is granted.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and gubernatorial 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