Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to MO HealthNet
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand eligibility for Missouri's MO HealthNet program to adults aged 19 to 65 who have income at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level. A key provision requires the state legislature to specifically name this new population in annual budget appropriations for them to receive coverage, meaning funding is not guaranteed unless explicitly included in the budget. The amendment also mandates that eligible individuals meet work and community engagement requirements, such as employment, education, or community service, with specific exemptions for those who are medically frail, pregnant, or primary caregivers. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the state retains the right to determine the funding amount for this population and sets rules regarding reimbursement to healthcare providers for services rendered to non-residents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Smith
RRepublican
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