AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility.
Summary
Amend KRS 205.592 to extend Medicaid eligibility for new parents from 12 months to 24 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Familly Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Mar 6, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
to Health Services (H)
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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