Expands Medicaid eligibility to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, dysthymia, schizophrenia, or severe chronic depression.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, dysthymia, schizophrenia, or severe chronic depression. To qualify, individuals must have a family income not exceeding 133 percent of the federal poverty level, apply for the assistance, and have federal matching funds available. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission must take necessary actions to implement this expansion as soon as possible after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Expands Medicaid eligibility to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, dysthymia, schizophrenia, or severe chronic depression.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility to individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, dysthymia, schizophrenia, or severe chronic depression. To qualify, individuals must have a family income not exceeding 133 percent of the federal poverty level, apply for the assistance, and have federal matching funds available. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission must take necessary actions to implement this expansion as soon as possible after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.