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HB786

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AN ACT relating to Medicaid eligibility.

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).

Health and Medical ServicesMedicaidMenPublic AssistanceReproductive IssuesWomen

Introduced: February 27, 2026

Last action: March 6, 2026

To Health Services (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 27, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 27, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 6, 2026 · House
To Health Services (H)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Joshua Watkins
Joshua Watkins

Representative · House District 042

Primary sponsor
joshua.watkins@kylegislature.gov
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