HB786Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility.
Introduced by Joshua Watkins, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 205.592 to extend Medicaid eligibility for new parents from 12 months to 24 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Familly Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
Where it stands
to Health Services (H)
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Health Services (H)
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