Bill
H 3611
Overview: H 3611, Medicaid Expansion Study Committee, Referred to Committee on Ways and Means, Introduced on February 27, 2025 (joint resolution)Purpose and Intent: This joint reso
Overview: H 3611, Medicaid Expansion Study Committee, Referred to Committee on Ways and Means, Introduced on February 27, 2025 (joint resolution)
Purpose and Intent: This joint resolution aims to establish a Medicaid Expansion Study Committee to examine the potential impacts and costs of expanding Medicaid eligibility in the state. The committee would be tasked with analyzing the fiscal and programmatic effects of expanding Medicaid coverage to additional low-income residents.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a 12-member Medicaid Expansion Study Committee
- Requires the committee to evaluate the costs, benefits, and tradeoffs of expanding Medicaid eligibility
- Directs the committee to consider the impact on the state budget, healthcare access, and overall public health
- Mandates the committee to provide a comprehensive report with recommendations by December 1, 2025
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The uninsured and underinsured low-income populations who may gain Medicaid coverage
- State healthcare providers and insurers who would be impacted by increased Medicaid enrollment
- State government agencies responsible for Medicaid administration and financing
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The joint resolution has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. If passed, the Medicaid Expansion Study Committee would have until the end of 2025 to complete its analysis and submit recommendations to the legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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