Legislators Focus on Medicaid Behavioral Health & Public Health-Updates!
From Covering Kids & Families of Indiana
Senate Bill 1 - Behavioral Health Matters: This bill has now passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which looked into the funding allocations needed to accomplish the bill's goals. It will now move on the the full Senate for consideration.
Senate Bill 4 - Public Health Commission:This bill has now passed out of the Senate Health and Provider Services Committee and will next be vetted for fiscal impact in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Senate Bill 376 Lawfully Residing Immigrants and Eligibility: This bill will have a hearing in the Senate Family and Children Services Committee on Monday, February 6, where testimony will be heard on the bill before sending it to the full Senate. Those interested in supporting this legislation may contact Mark Fairchild, CKF Director of Policy & Communication, at mfairchild@ckfindiana.org.
House Bill 1091 - Continuous eligibility under Medicaid and CHIP: This bill has cleared 3rd reading in the House of Representatives, meaning it will now move on for further consideration in the Senate.
House Bill 1205 - Medicaid reimbursement for school services: This bill is currently awaiting a hearing in the House Public Health Committee.
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