26B-3-228. Medicaid coverage for certain postpartum women.
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As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-3-228- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Division: means the Division of Integrated Healthcare within the department, established under Section 26B-3-102. See Utah Code 26B-3-101
- Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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“Extended postpartum period” means the period after a woman’s pregnancy ends:
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beginning the day after the initial postpartum period; and |
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ending on the last day of the month that is 12 months after the day on which the woman’s pregnancy ends. |
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“Initial postpartum period” means the period:
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beginning on the day on which a woman’s pregnancy ends; and |
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ending on the last day of the month that is 60 days after the day on which the woman’s pregnancy ends. |
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“Miscarriage” means the spontaneous or accidental loss of a fetus, regardless of gestational age or the duration of the pregnancy. |
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Before July 1, 2023, the division shall request a waiver or state plan amendment to, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(e)(16), provide continuous Medicaid coverage during the woman’s extended postpartum period if:
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the woman is eligible for Medicaid during the woman’s pregnancy; and |
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the woman’s pregnancy ended by way of:
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an abortion that is permitted under Section 76-7a-201. |
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If the request described in Subsection (2) is denied or is not approved by January 1, 2024, the division shall request a waiver or state plan amendment to, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(e)(16), provide continuous Medicaid coverage during the woman’s extended postpartum period if the woman is eligible for Medicaid during the woman’s pregnancy. |
Enacted by Chapter 316, 2023 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of newly enacted Chapter also in SB 39, Chapter 306.
