AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

This bill codifies the Katie Beckett program into state law to ensure children under 19 with significant medical needs can receive Medicaid coverage at home rather than in an institution. It establishes that these children must be reassessed for clinical eligibility annually unless a doctor confirms their condition is unlikely to change, while also allowing their service hours to increase by up to 10% per week if needed to match institutional care costs. Additionally, the legislation authorizes state health officials to seek necessary federal waivers to maintain the program's compliance with federal guidelines.