· KY legislature · 2026RS

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 Ass…

Sponsor

Joshua Watkins (D-KY)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Health

Latest action

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