House Bill No. aims to revise Montana's Medicaid laws by eliminating work requirements and premiums, establishing 12-month continuous eligibility for Medicaid coverage, and enhancing customer service for clients. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health and Human Services to seek amendments to existing Medicaid waivers to authorize continuous eligibility for parents, caretaker relatives, and eligible adults. It also introduces a client advisory board made up of current or former Medicaid members to provide feedback on program administration and services. Additionally, the bill outlines improvements in customer service, such as online and phone applications, text messaging and email communication, and a hotline for assistance.

Significant amendments include the deletion of community engagement requirements and the repeal of sections related to taxpayer integrity fees and community engagement activities. The bill introduces a $3 million appropriation from the general fund for the Department of Public Health and Human Services for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and establishes a new effective date of June 30, 2025. These changes aim to streamline the program and enhance its effectiveness in providing health care services to eligible individuals, while also emphasizing the importance of job training and supportive services for those needing assistance with health care costs.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(1): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(2): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(3): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(4): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(5): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(6): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(7): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1(8): 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325
HB0230_1: 39-12-103, 53-2-301, 53-6-160, 53-6-1302, 53-6-1303, 53-6-1305, 53-6-1313, 53-6-1315, 53-6-1325