Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 151 — An Act relating to continuous eligibility for medical assistance for children under six years of age; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) COSPONSOR(S): FRIER

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 151 simplifies the process for obtaining federal approval for changes to the state Medicaid plan. Instead of requiring waivers and amendments to be approved by a specific date (July 1, 2027), the new text allows for approval to happen whenever the federal government deems it necessary. This change is important because it could expedite the implementation of the bill, ensuring that necessary healthcare services are accessible sooner without the pressure of a hard deadline.

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34-LS0571\N CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS0571\A HOUSE BILL NO.
151(HSS) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Referred:
151 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES GALVIN, Fields, Frier Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
3/24/25 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVES GALVIN, Fields, Frier A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to continuous eligibility for medical assistance for children under six years of age;
Health and Social Services, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to continuous eligibility for medical assistance for children under six years of age;
HB0151b -1- CSHB 151(HSS) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0571\N MEDICAID STATE PLAN;
HB0151a -1- HB 151 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0571\A MEDICAID STATE PLAN FEDERAL APPROVAL.
WAIVERS.
To the extent necessary to implement this Act, the Department of Health shall amend and submit for federal approval the state plan for medical assistance coverage consistent with AS 47.07.020(i), as amended by sec.
The Department of Health shall, as necessary for federal approval by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, submit amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage or apply for any waivers necessary to implement AS 47.07.020(i), as amended by sec.
(a) Section 1 of this Act takes effect only if, on or before July 1, 2027, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (1) approves the waivers or amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage submitted in accordance with sec.
(a) Section 1 of this Act takes effect only if the United States Department of Health and Human Services (1) approves the amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage submitted in accordance with sec.
or (2) determines that approval of the waivers and amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage submitted in accordance with sec.
or (2) determines that approval of the amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage submitted in accordance with sec.
(b) The commissioner of health shall notify the revisor of statutes in writing within 30 days after the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the waivers or amendments to the state plan or determines that approval of the waivers and amendments is not necessary under this section.
(b) The commissioner of health shall notify the revisor of statutes in writing within 30 days after the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the amendments to the state plan or determines that approval is not necessary under this section.
1 of this Act takes effect, it takes effect on the day after the date the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the waivers or amendments to the state plan or determines that approval of the waivers and amendments is not necessary.
1 of this Act takes effect, it takes effect on the day after the date the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the amendments to the state plan or determines that approval is not necessary.
CSHB 151(HSS) -2- HB0151b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 151 -2- HB0151a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) COSPONSOR(S): FRIER

  2. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  3. (H) FN3: (DOH)

  4. (H) FN2: (DOH)

  5. (H) FN1: (DOH)

  6. (H) NR: PRAX, SCHWANKE, RUFFRIDGE

  7. (H) DP: FIELDS, GRAY, MEARS, MINA

  8. (H) HSS RPT CS(HSS) 4DP 3NR

  9. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  10. (H) Moved CSHB 151(HSS) Out of Committee

  11. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

  12. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  13. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 3:45 pm --

  14. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

  15. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  16. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

  17. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

  18. (H) HSS, FIN

  19. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 62 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (62)

62 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 151?
HB 151 is sponsored by Robyn Niayuq Frier (D), Zack Fields (D), and Alyse Galvin (N).
What is the current status of HB 151?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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