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HB 786

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 6, 2026.

AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-786
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Health Services
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-06
Summary

Amend KRS 205.592 to extend Medicaid eligibility for new parents from 12 months to 24 months postpartum; require the Cabinet for Health and Familly Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Sponsor
Joshua Watkins
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-06 Status in_committee
2026-03-06 Latest Action 03/06/26: to Health Services (H)
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