HB 1351: Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women
GENERAL BILL by Daniels ; Franklin
Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women; Authorizes certain entities meeting specified criteria to serve as qualified Medicaid providers for purposes of making presumptive Medicaid eligibility determinations for pregnant women; requires DCF to ensure that such providers are adequately trained & monitored for compliance when serving in such roles; requires AHCA to provide Medicaid coverage to pregnant women deemed presumptively eligible for duration of specified time period; provides that pregnant women deemed presumptively eligible are entitled to coverage of all medically necessary services under Medicaid program during such eligibility period; requires that all prior authorizations granted before or during such period remain in effect for duration of such period; requires agency, within specified timeframe, to seek federal approval to extend allowable period of presumptive Medicaid eligibility coverage for pregnant women; requires agency & department to initiate certain rulemaking within specified timeframe.
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee • Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee |
