Alaska SB168 expands Medicaid eligibility to include family planning services for individuals of child-bearing age.

Alaska SB168 amends the state's Medicaid program to include family planning services and supplies for individuals of child-bearing age who are not pregnant and whose household income does not exceed 225 percent of the federal poverty line. The bill requires the Department of Health to amend and submit for federal approval the state plan for medical assistance coverage. The changes will take effect only if the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the amendments or determines that approval is not necessary by January 1, 2026.

Alaska SB168 expands Medicaid eligibility to include family planning services for individuals of child-bearing age.

Alaska SB168 amends the state's Medicaid program to include family planning services and supplies for individuals of child-bearing age who are not pregnant and whose household income does not exceed 225 percent of the federal poverty line. The bill requires the Department of Health to amend and submit for federal approval the state plan for medical assistance coverage. The changes will take effect only if the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the amendments or determines that approval is not necessary by January 1, 2026.