This bill amends Alaska's medical assistance laws to establish continuous eligibility for children under six years of age. Specifically, it mandates that any child under six who is determined eligible for benefits will remain eligible until they reach the age of six. Additionally, the bill modifies the eligibility criteria for individuals aged six to 19, allowing them to remain eligible for benefits for up to 11 months after their initial eligibility determination, or until they turn 19, whichever comes first.

To implement these changes, the Department of Health is required to amend the state plan for medical assistance and seek federal approval. The bill includes a conditional effect clause, stating that the provisions will only take effect if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approves the necessary amendments or determines that such approval is not required. The commissioner of health is tasked with notifying the revisor of statutes once the federal approval is obtained or deemed unnecessary.

Statutes affected:
HB0151A, AM HB 151, introduced 03/24/2025: 47.07.020