Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the Medicaid Expansion Program in Montana by amending various sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Key changes include the revision of the Taxpayer Integrity Fee for program participants, which now includes a stipulation that participants may own more than one light vehicle per adult in the household, provided the combined depreciated value does not exceed certain limits. Additionally, the community engagement requirements for participants aged 19 to 55 have been updated, allowing for a broader range of activities to count towards the required 80 hours of engagement each month. Notably, the bill removes specific activities previously listed and introduces new exemptions for participants based on various circumstances, such as medical conditions or caregiving responsibilities.

The bill also introduces a contingent termination clause, stating that if necessary approvals or waivers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are not obtained, the act will terminate on June 30 of the year following the next regular legislative session after certification by the director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the nonseverability of its provisions, indicating that if any part is deemed unconstitutional or invalid, all other parts will also be invalidated. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1(1): 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1(2): 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1(3): 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1(4): 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1(5): 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1(6): 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308
SB0199_1: 15-30-2660, 53-6-1308