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LC 3802

Revise medicaid buy-in program to include children with disabilities

2025 Regular Session

LC 3802 - Revise Medicaid Buy-In Program to Include Children with Disabilities OverviewBill Number: LC 3802 Title: Revise Medicaid Buy-In Program to Include Children with Disabili

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 3802

LC 3802 - Revise Medicaid Buy-In Program to Include Children with Disabilities

Overview

Bill Number: LC 3802
Title: Revise Medicaid Buy-In Program to Include Children with Disabilities
Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
Introduced: December 14, 2024

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to expand the existing Medicaid Buy-In program to include children with disabilities. The Medicaid Buy-In program currently allows adults with disabilities to "buy into" Medicaid coverage by paying a monthly premium, providing them access to critical health services. This bill seeks to extend these benefits to children as well, ensuring that families of children with disabilities have an affordable option to obtain comprehensive medical care.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the state's Medicaid laws to establish a Medicaid Buy-In program for children with disabilities
  • Allows families of children with disabilities to "buy into" Medicaid coverage by paying a monthly premium
  • Sets income eligibility thresholds for the children's Medicaid Buy-In program, ensuring access for middle-income families
  • Requires the state Medicaid agency to establish a sliding scale for premium payments based on family income
  • Directs the Medicaid agency to provide outreach and education to raise awareness of the children's Buy-In program

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Children with disabilities and their families would gain access to affordable, comprehensive Medicaid coverage
  • The expansion is expected to benefit an estimated 5,000 children with disabilities in the state
  • Families would be able to maintain employment without fear of losing critical health benefits for their children
  • The state's Medicaid program would see increased enrollment and utilization, potentially impacting program costs and budgeting

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill is currently in the draft stage, having been delivered to the requester on December 14, 2024. The next steps would be for the bill to be formally introduced in the state legislature, where it would undergo the standard legislative process of committee hearings, floor debates, and votes in both chambers. If passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, the Medicaid agency would then be tasked with implementing the children's Buy-In program, including developing the premium structure and conducting public outreach.

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

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