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HB 1355 directs the Health and Human Services Commission to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for all individuals qualifying for federal matching funds. The bill includes provisions for annual reporting on the impact of expanded Medicaid eligibility, focusing on uninsured rates, healthcare costs, and uncompensated care. Implementation begins in January 2026, pending necessary federal approvals​.
Author
John Bryant
Ana-Maria Ramos
Co-Author
Vikki Goodwin
Eugene Wu