HJ0007 Medicaid coverage-eligible low income adults.

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Medicaid Expansion for Low-Income Adults

This resolution proposes to amend the Wyoming Constitution to expand Medicaid coverage for eligible low-income adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level, consistent with applicable federal law as of January 1, 2021.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution to expand Medicaid coverage for eligible low-income adults.

Requires the state to provide Medicaid benefits up to 138% of the federal poverty level if it is allowed by federal law on January 1, 2021.

Who It Names or Affects

Low-income adults who meet income and other non-financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid.

Terms To Know

Medicaid

A federal program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.

Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

The level of income set by the U.S. government to determine eligibility for certain programs, including Medicaid.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution did not pass in its session and was not enacted into law.

It only applies if federal laws allow it as of January 1, 2021.

Future changes to federal Medicaid rules could limit the state's ability to expand coverage.

Current Bill Text

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20LSO-0577
2020
STATE OF WYOMING
20LSO-0577
Numbered
2.0

House Joint Resolution NO. HJ0007

Medicaid coverage-eligible low income adults.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Sweeney, Brown, Clifford, Connolly, Furphy, Henderson, Yin and Zwonitzer

A JOINT RESOLUTION

for

A JOINT RESOLUTION to expand Medicaid coverage to eligible low income adults.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING,
two-thirds of all the members of the two houses, voting separately, concurring therein:

Section 1.
The following proposal to amend Wyoming Constitution, Article 1, Section 38 by creating a new subsection (e) is proposed for submission to the electors of the State of Wyoming at the next general election for approval or rejection to become valid as a part of the Constitution if ratified by a majority of the electors at the election:

Article 1, Section 38.

Right of health care access.

(e)

Consistent with applicable federal law in place as of the first day of January, 2021, the state shall provide Medicaid benefits to the greatest extent possible to low income residents of the state whose income is at or below one hundred thirty-eight percent (138%) of the federal poverty level. The legislature may by general law restrict the state from providing Medicaid benefits in addition to those that were in place on the date prescribed in this subsection should applicable federal law change after that date in a manner that expands eligibility for Medicaid benefits or otherwise increases the financial obligation of the state under the Medicaid program.

Section 2.
That the Secretary of State shall endorse the following statement on the proposed amendment:

This amendment to the Wyoming Constitution would require the state to take steps necessary to provide Medicaid benefits to low income residents whose income is at or below one hundred
thirty-eight percent (138%) of the federal poverty level and who meet other nonfinancial eligibility requirements of the federal Medicaid statute. The state would not be required to provide Medicaid benefits or expend additional funds beyond those benefits or expenditures existing on January 1, 2021.

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