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HCR 39

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Holdman and 1 co-sponsor

HCR 39 aims to identify uninsured children in 2025 and estimate costs for universal health coverage, fostering collaboration for effective policy changes.

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Bill Summary · HCR 39

Summary of HCR 39

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HCR 39
  • Title: Requesting the Health Data Advisory Council to confirm the number of uninsured children statewide and per county in 2025 and the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division to estimate costs and collaborate with the State Health Planning and Development Agency on policy changes needed to achieve the goal of universal health insurance coverage for children.
  • Status: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 508).
  • Introduced: March 03, 2025
  • Classification: Concurrent Resolution
  • Subject: Health Data Advisory Council, Med-QUEST Division, report, SHPDA, Uninsured and Underinsured Children, Universal Health Insurance

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim of HCR 39 is to address the issue of uninsured children in the state. The resolution seeks to:
- Confirm the number of uninsured children both statewide and on a county-by-county basis by the year 2025.
- Task the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division with estimating the costs associated with achieving universal health insurance coverage for children.
- Collaborate with the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) to identify necessary policy changes to facilitate this goal.

Key Provisions

  • Data Confirmation: The Health Data Advisory Council is requested to provide accurate statistics on uninsured children in the state by 2025.
  • Cost Estimation: The Med-QUEST Division will estimate the financial implications of implementing universal health insurance for children.
  • Policy Collaboration: The resolution emphasizes the need for collaboration between the Med-QUEST Division and SHPDA to develop actionable policy recommendations.

Impact

  • Target Population: The bill primarily affects children who are currently uninsured or underinsured, aiming to expand health coverage to this vulnerable demographic.
  • Stakeholders Involved:
    • Health Data Advisory Council
    • Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division
    • State Health Planning and Development Agency
    • Policymakers and health advocates focused on children's health insurance.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 03, 2025: Bill offered.
  • March 04, 2025: Bill referred to the committees on Health and Human Services (HSH) and Finance (FIN).
  • March 20, 2025: HSH committee recommended the bill be passed unamended.
  • March 31, 2025: FIN committee also recommended the bill be passed unamended.
  • April 03, 2025: The bill was adopted with a majority vote, although some representatives voted no or were excused.
  • April 04, 2025: The bill was referred to the Health and Human Services committee for further consideration.

Related Bills

  • HR 34: A companion bill that may address similar issues regarding health insurance coverage for children.

This resolution represents a significant step towards understanding and addressing the challenges of uninsured children in the state, aiming for comprehensive health coverage solutions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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