HB 254
Modifies provisions relating to health care services for pregnant and postpartum women
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0830H.01I
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Last Action:
3/29/2023 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
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Current Bill Summary

HB 254 Pollitt, Brad

HB 254 -- SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

SPONSOR: Pollitt

Currently, low-income pregnant and postpartum women receiving benefits through MO HealthNet for pregnant women or the Show-Me Healthy Babies Program are eligible for pregnancy-related coverage throughout the pregnancy and for 60 days following the end of the pregnancy. This bill provides MO HealthNet coverage for such women will include full Medicaid benefits for the duration of the pregnancy and for one year following the end of the pregnancy. This coverage shall continue for any period of time the federal authorization for such coverage is in effect.

This bill has an emergency clause.

This bill similar to HB 2644 (2022).

Amendments

No Amendments Found.