HB786

AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility.

Introduced·2/27/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB786 expands Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, new parents, and children up to age one.

Kentucky HB786 amends the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program to expand eligibility for pregnant women, new parents up to 24 months postpartum, and children up to age one. Eligibility is based on family income not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. The bill also allows for the percentage to increase if permitted under federal law and funding is available. If federal authorization is needed, the cabinet or department must request it and may delay implementation until approval is granted.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 6

House

to Health Services (H)

Feb 27

House

introduced in House

Feb 27

House

to Committee on Committees (H)