H.B. No. 2060 mandates the Health and Human Services Commission (referred to as "the commission") to conduct a comprehensive study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid. The study will evaluate the commission's adherence to federal guidelines regarding Medicaid coverage for infants born to mothers who were Medicaid recipients at the time of birth. Key areas of examination include the provision of coverage without requiring a separate application, the residency requirement with the mother, the use of the mother's Medicaid identification number for infants, proof of citizenship requirements, and the eligibility maintenance for infants until they reach one year of age.
The commission is required to submit a report by September 1, 2026, detailing the findings of the study and offering legislative recommendations to enhance coverage rates for eligible infants. The bill also establishes an expiration date of September 1, 2027, and specifies that it will take effect on September 1, 2025.