HB 91
Modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet services for pregnant and postpartum women
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0742H.01I
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2/2/2023 - Referred: Emerging Issues
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Current Bill Summary

HB 91 Patterson, Jonathan

HB 91 -- MEDICAID SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

SPONSOR: Patterson

Currently, low-income pregnant and postpartum women receiving benefits through MO HealthNet for pregnant women or the Show-Me Healthy Babies Program are eligible for pregnancy-related coverage throughout the pregnancy and for 60 days following the end of the pregnancy. This bill provides MO HealthNet coverage for those women will include full Medicaid benefits for the duration of the pregnancy and for one year following the end of the pregnancy.

This bill has an emergency clause.

This bill is similar to HB 2604 (2022).

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