SB 639 - Schupp, Jill
Modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet services for pregnant and postpartum women
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4233S.02I
Title
SB 639
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
Emergency Clause
Current Status
Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 698 & 639)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 639 - Currently, low-income pregnant and postpartum women receiving benefits through MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women or Show-Me Healthy Babies are eligible for pregnancy-related coverage throughout the pregnancy and for 60 days following the end of the pregnancy. Under this act, MO HealthNet coverage for these low-income women will include full Medicaid benefits for the duration of the pregnancy and for one year following the end of the pregnancy. This coverage shall begin April 1, 2022, or the effective date of the act, whichever is later.
This act has an emergency clause.
SARAH HASKINS