Requires the Bureau for Medical Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule.

The bill mandates the Bureau for Medical Services to prepare, compile, and file its complete policy manual, including all policies governing Medicaid Related Programs, as a legislative rule. This includes policies on Medicaid benefits, covered services, non-covered services, claims processing, and other operational or programmatic guidance. The bureau must file this rule with the Secretary of State's office by July 1, 2026, and all subsequent amendments, supplements, and revisions must also be filed as legislative rules.

Requires the Bureau for Medical Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule.

The bill mandates the Bureau for Medical Services to prepare, compile, and file its complete policy manual, including all policies governing Medicaid Related Programs, as a legislative rule. This includes policies on Medicaid benefits, covered services, non-covered services, claims processing, and other operational or programmatic guidance. The bureau must file this rule with the Secretary of State's office by July 1, 2026, and all subsequent amendments, supplements, and revisions must also be filed as legislative rules.