AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The measure requires the state’s health agency to provide emergency Medicaid coverage for dialysis and kidney transplants to residents who are ineligible for regular Medicaid because of their immigration status. It targets undocumented people and non‑citizens who have not met the federal five‑year residency requirement, ensuring they can receive life‑saving kidney care.
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