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Committee approves Medicaid premium structure by household with six‑month reporting; concerns remain about access
Summary
The committee approved an amendment to charge premiums to Medicaid enrollees by household size (rather than per-service use), added a six‑month reporting requirement, and discussed risks such as drop-off from treatment and administrative complexity.
The Senate Finance Committee approved an amendment that establishes a premium structure for Medicaid enrollees based on household size and added a requirement for semiannual reporting on implementation and collection outcomes.
The amendment sets premiums by household size (examples discussed in committee included $60 per month for a single-person household and $80 for a two-person household in one illustrative…
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