Generally revise medicaid laws
This bill revises Montana's Medicaid laws to expand coverage options and improve how the program serves its clients. It directs the Department of Public Health and Human Services to apply for changes that would allow 12 months of continuous Medicaid eligibility for parents, caretaker relatives, and expansion adults without requiring reapplication each year. The legislation also mandates better customer service by enabling online and phone applications, requiring text and email communications, establishing a phone hotline with wait time information, and ensuring digital tools work well on mobile devices. Additionally, the bill creates a Medicaid Client Advisory Board made up of current and former Medicaid recipients and their supporters to provide feedback on program improvements.
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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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