The bill amends the Social Welfare Act of 1939, specifically section 109, to update the medical services eligible individuals can receive. Key changes include the requirement that the period of inpatient hospital service "must" be the minimum necessary for proper care, replacing the previous language that stated it "shall" be the minimum. Additionally, the term "physicians" is changed to "physician" in the context of authorized services, and the bill introduces new provisions for psychiatric care, screening for chronic kidney disease, and mental health screenings during the postpartum period.

Furthermore, the bill extends the timeline for maintaining certain county reimbursement rates until December 31, 2030, instead of 2025, and establishes a cap on annual increases in the maintenance of effort rate for county-owned facilities. It also mandates that the director must notify the public and obtain legislative approval for any proposed changes in reimbursement methods that would significantly affect payments. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of medical service provisions under the Social Welfare Act.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 400.109