Health care access.

SF 133 creates a medical assistance buy-in program allowing eligible individuals to purchase coverage similar to Medicaid, with premiums set to cover costs and potentially adjusted by age. It also establishes a prescription drug program for insurers to access pharmacy services at set fees, and requires the Department of Health to conduct outreach about contraceptive services to teens and parents covered under medical assistance or child health insurance programs. The bill mandates seeking federal waivers to operate the buy-in program through the health exchange and requires studies on expanding coverage. It affects low-income residents who don’t qualify for existing Medicaid but can afford a premium, as well as insurers and health providers.