Relating to: eliminating recovery by the state for birth expenses paid through the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Summary

The bill creates a rule that the state may not try to recover pregnancy or birth expenses it paid for an unmarried mother who was receiving Medical Assistance at the time of delivery. Courts can still order the alleged father to pay up to half of the reasonable costs, but only after reviewing his income and ability to pay. The change impacts Medicaid‑covered births and the fathers of those children.

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