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 modifies AS 47.07.030(b) by deleting the provision for reasonable transportation to and from medical care and inserting the new eligibility for family planning services and supplies. This change aims to expand access to essential reproductive health services for eligible individuals.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for the Department of Health to amend and submit the state plan for medical assistance coverage to the federal government for approval. The implementation of this act is conditional upon receiving federal approval by January 1, 2026, or a determination that such approval is unnecessary. If approved, the act will take effect on the same date.

Statutes affected:
HB0185A, AM HB 185, introduced 04/11/2025: 47.07.030, 47.07.063, 21.42.375, U.S.C