Senate Bill No. introduced by C. Glimm aims to revise the laws governing the expanded Medicaid program in Montana. The bill mandates that the Department of Public Health and Human Services must cease enrollment of new able-bodied adults into the expanded Medicaid program after September 1, 2025, unless they were already enrolled on August 31, 2025, and remained continuously enrolled. Additionally, the department is required to apply for a federal waiver to maintain existing eligibility and federal funding for those who remain enrolled after the cutoff date. The bill also allows the department to implement measures to enhance program integrity and promote self-sufficiency, which may include community engagement requirements and biannual eligibility redeterminations.

The bill amends several sections of existing law, including Section 53-6-1304, which now specifies that individuals cannot be enrolled in the Medicaid program after the specified date unless they meet the continuous enrollment criteria. It also revises termination provisions in previous laws to state that the act will terminate only when the director of public health certifies that there are no remaining participants in the expanded Medicaid program. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 53-6-1304
SB0062_1(1): 53-6-1304
SB0062_1(2): 53-6-1304
SB0062_1(3): 53-6-1304
SB0062_1: 53-6-1304