Lalani Bill Doubles Postpartum Medicaid From 12 To 24 Months

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By: Lalani
H.B. No. 866

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the continuation of Medicaid eligibility of a woman

following a pregnancy.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 32.024(l-1), Human Resources Code, is

amended to read as follows:

(l-1) The commission shall continue to provide medical

assistance to a woman who is eligible for medical assistance for

pregnant women for a period of not less than 24 [ :

[ (1) six months following the date the woman delivers

or experiences an involuntary miscarriage; and

[ (2) 12 ] months that begins on the last day of the

woman's pregnancy and ends on the last day of the month in which the

24-month [ 12-month ] period ends [ in accordance with Section

1902(e)(16), Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section

1396a(e)(16)) ].

SECTION 2. If before implementing any provision of this Act

a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a

federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision,

the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or

authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the

waiver or authorization is granted.

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.