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.

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.