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Committee approves study of Medicaid eligibility pathways, extends reporting date to 2026
Summary
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee advanced SB 257, a study committee to examine state Medicaid eligibility guidelines and alternative pathways to determine eligibility. The committee adopted an amendment that broadened the study to include system‑of‑care issues and extended the report date to Nov. 1, 2026.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 257, which would establish a study committee to examine state guidelines and alternative pathways for Medicaid eligibility determinations, including how eligibility processes affect admissions to county nursing homes.
Tommy O'Neil, introducing SB 257 on behalf of Sen. Tara Reardon, described the bill as stemming from county experience seeking faster pathways to qualify residents for Medicaid reimbursement. The introduction included a committee…
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