SB284 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Medicaid, extend postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women to one year after birth
Description
<p class="bill_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</p><p class="bill_description">
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</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to Medicaid; to extend the postpartum
coverage period for pregnant women eligible for Medicaid
assistance.
</p>
Subjects
Medicaid
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 16, 2022 | ROOM 825 at 00:00 | Senate F&TG Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB284 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB284 for Finance and Taxation General Fund |