This resolve requires the Office of Affordable Health Care to study the impact of implementing a Medicaid Forward plan and amending the MaineCare state plan to provide medical assistance to residents who are under 65 years of age, who have a household income exceeding 138% of the federal poverty level and who are not otherwise eligible for and enrolled in health care coverage. The office is required to propose a plan to implement a Medicaid Forward plan. The resolve requires the office to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services by January 1,
2026 detailing the office's study of and program design for the Medicaid Forward plan.