SB 653 – Revises the eligibility requirements for the Uninsured Women's Health Program

• Sponsor: Kennedy
• LR Number: 2440L.01I
• Committee: Health and Mental Health
• Last Action: 3/27/2007 - Hearing Conducted S Health and Mental Health Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2007

Current Bill Summary

SB 653 - This act requires the Division of Medical Services to revise the eligibility requirements for the uninsured women's health program to include women who are at least 18 years old and with a net family income of at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.

This act is substantially similar to provisions contained in CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 577 (2007).

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