This bill amends Alaska's medical assistance eligibility criteria to include family planning services for individuals of child-bearing age who are not pregnant and whose household income does not exceed 225 percent of the federal poverty line. Specifically, it deletes the provision for reasonable transportation to and from medical care and inserts the new eligibility for family planning services and supplies. This change is intended to expand access to essential health services for eligible individuals.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health to amend and submit the state plan for medical assistance coverage to the federal government for approval, ensuring compliance with the new eligibility criteria. The act will only take effect if the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the necessary amendments by January 1, 2026, or determines that such approval is not required. If enacted, the law will officially come into effect on that same date.

Statutes affected:
SB0168A, AM SB 168, introduced 04/11/2025: 47.07.030, 47.07.063, 21.42.375, U.S.C