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A01008Introduced in the Assembly

Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for persons released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release; provides for enrollment of such individuals upon release upon application, if eligible.

IntroducedAssembly Health

Introduced by Amy Paulin, District 88

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Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for persons released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release; provides for enrollment of such individuals upon release upon application, if eligible.

Where it stands

print number 1008a

March 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to health

  2. referred to health

  3. amend and recommit to health

  4. print number 1008a

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